2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 38km NNE of Covelo, CA — April 17, 2021

2021-04-17 20:39:08 UTC (2021-04-17) · approx. 12:39 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:39 UTC≈ 12:39 PM UTC-8
Depth39.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.101°, -123.044°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.10°, -123.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
39.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.1007°N
-123.0443°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73550735
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.210°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2021-04-18 20:53:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73550735). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 17, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 38km NNE of Covelo, CA — April 17, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73550735/