2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2km NW of Walker, CA — December 17, 2022

2022-12-17 16:32:33 UTC (2022-12-17) · approx. 8:32 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time16:32 UTC≈ 8:32 AM UTC-8
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.528°, -119.503°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.53°, -119.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5283°N
-119.5028°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73819836
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.023°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2022-12-17 23:03:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73819836). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 17, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 2km NW of Walker, CA — December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73819836/