2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6km SE of French Gulch, CA — August 28, 2020

2020-08-28 16:26:41 UTC (2020-08-28) · approx. 8:26 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time16:26 UTC≈ 8:26 AM UTC-8
Depth19.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.670°, -122.576°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.67°, -122.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
19.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6700°N
-122.5758°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73450686
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.041°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2020-09-02 23:41:05 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73450686). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 28, 2020). M2.3 Earthquake 6km SE of French Gulch, CA — August 28, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73450686/