2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11km SE of Pinnacles, CA — March 16, 2023

2023-03-16 20:58:43 UTC (2023-03-16) · approx. 12:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:58 UTC≈ 12:58 PM UTC-8
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.470°, -121.043°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.47°, -121.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.4702°N
-121.0435°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73857850
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.019°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-23 04:26:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73857850). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 16, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 11km SE of Pinnacles, CA — March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73857850/