2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6km S of Walker, CA — January 16, 2023

2023-01-16 18:21:04 UTC (2023-01-16) · approx. 10:21 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:21 UTC≈ 10:21 AM UTC-8
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.458°, -119.486°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.46°, -119.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4578°N
-119.4863°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73832891
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.115°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-24 23:18:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73832891). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 6km S of Walker, CA — January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73832891/