2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 8km W of Petrolia, CA — September 2, 2021

2021-09-02 23:59:48 UTC (2021-09-02) · approx. 3:59 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time23:59 UTC≈ 3:59 PM UTC-8
Depth17.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.332°, -124.377°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.33°, -124.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
17.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3318°N
-124.3770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73619246
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2021-09-03 19:29:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73619246). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 2, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 8km W of Petrolia, CA — September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73619246/