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M2.1 Earthquake 11km W of Avenal, CA — March 14, 2023

2023-03-14 19:43:03 UTC (2023-03-14) · approx. 11:43 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:43 UTC≈ 11:43 AM UTC-8
Depth14.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.009°, -120.256°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.01°, -120.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
14.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0088°N
-120.2560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73856910
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
0.128°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-18 01:57:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73856910). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 14, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 11km W of Avenal, CA — March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73856910/