2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 98km W of Petrolia, CA — September 19, 2020

2020-09-19 21:12:46 UTC (2020-09-19) · approx. 1:12 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time21:12 UTC≈ 1:12 PM UTC-8
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.436°, -125.428°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.44°, -125.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4362°N
-125.4285°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73460396
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
90
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
0.843°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2020-09-21 22:56:04 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.8
5 km NE of Hydesville, CA
2 days ago · 20.6 km deep
2.9
10 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA
4 days ago · 7.1 km deep
3.3
9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA
5 days ago · 10.9 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73460396). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 19, 2020). M2.4 Earthquake 98km W of Petrolia, CA — September 19, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73460396/