2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 16km SSW of Fairmead, CA — April 15, 2022

2022-04-15 19:35:48 UTC (2022-04-15) · approx. 11:35 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 11:35 AM UTC-8
Depth19.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.956°, -120.287°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.96°, -120.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
19.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.9558°N
-120.2873°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73718015
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.215°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2022-04-16 14:24:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73718015). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 15, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 16km SSW of Fairmead, CA — April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73718015/