2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 12km W of Petrolia, CA — May 17, 2021

2021-05-17 15:58:39 UTC (2021-05-17) · approx. 7:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time15:58 UTC≈ 7:58 AM UTC-8
Depth15.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.304°, -124.424°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
15.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3045°N
-124.4240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73563770
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-28 11:41:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73563770). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 17, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 12km W of Petrolia, CA — May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73563770/