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M2.1 Earthquake 3km WNW of The Geysers, CA — August 16, 2022

2022-08-16 23:06:38 UTC (2022-08-16) · approx. 3:06 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 3:06 PM UTC-8
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.790°, -122.782°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.79°, -122.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7897°N
-122.7817°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73768875
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
69
Stations Used
61
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
Min Station Distance
0.006°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-17 17:51:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73768875). 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 3km WNW of The Geysers, CA — August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73768875/