2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 7km NW of The Geysers, CA — March 5, 2023

2023-03-05 23:45:21 UTC (2023-03-05) · approx. 3:45 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:45 UTC≈ 3:45 PM UTC-8
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.813°, -122.825°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.81°, -122.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8135°N
-122.8252°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73855846
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
18.0°
Min Station Distance
0.006°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-15 02:50:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73855846). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 5, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 7km NW of The Geysers, CA — March 5, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73855846/