2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 29km NNW of Hayfork, CA — January 16, 2021

2021-01-16 21:21:13 UTC (2021-01-16) · approx. 1:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 1:21 PM UTC-8
Depth23.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.791°, -123.335°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.79°, -123.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
23.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.7908°N
-123.3350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73512175
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.158°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2021-01-26 05:49:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73512175). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 16, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 29km NNW of Hayfork, CA — January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73512175/