2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 26km W of Petrolia, CA — March 10, 2021

2021-03-10 21:26:56 UTC (2021-03-10) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:26 UTC≈ 1:26 PM UTC-8
Depth19.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.304°, -124.585°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
19.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3037°N
-124.5852°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73533571
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.186°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-21 19:49:12 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73533571). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 10, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 26km W of Petrolia, CA — March 10, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73533571/