2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 15km NW of Chester, CA — October 31, 2022

2022-10-31 21:54:50 UTC (2022-10-31) · approx. 1:54 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 1:54 PM UTC-8
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.405°, -121.359°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.40°, -121.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4048°N
-121.3595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73801901
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.135°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2022-11-01 09:22:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73801901). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 31, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 15km NW of Chester, CA — October 31, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73801901/