2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3km WNW of The Geysers, CA — January 29, 2023

2023-01-29 20:35:31 UTC (2023-01-29) · approx. 12:35 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:35 UTC≈ 12:35 PM UTC-8
Depth1.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.786°, -122.786°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.79°, -122.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
1.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7863°N
-122.7858°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73839441
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
69
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.007°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-01 04:02:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73839441). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 29, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 3km WNW of The Geysers, CA — January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73839441/