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M2.1 Earthquake 5km NNW of Pinnacles, CA — August 16, 2022

2022-08-16 18:40:21 UTC (2022-08-16) · approx. 10:40 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:40 UTC≈ 10:40 AM UTC-8
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.574°, -121.167°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.57°, -121.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5738°N
-121.1668°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73768835
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.015°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-17 06:13:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73768835). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 16, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 5km NNW of Pinnacles, CA — August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73768835/