2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 10km WNW of Chester, CA — September 20, 2022

2022-09-20 20:31:40 UTC (2022-09-20) · approx. 12:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:31 UTC≈ 12:31 PM UTC-8
Depth0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.347°, -121.340°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.35°, -121.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3468°N
-121.3398°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73784051
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.179°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2022-09-21 22:11:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73784051). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 20, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 10km WNW of Chester, CA — September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73784051/