2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 14km S of Ferndale, CA — March 18, 2023

2023-03-18 18:52:35 UTC (2023-03-18) · approx. 10:52 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time18:52 UTC≈ 10:52 AM UTC-8
Depth26.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.452°, -124.284°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.45°, -124.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
26.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4520°N
-124.2840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73858810
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-20 23:20:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73858810). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 18, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 14km S of Ferndale, CA — March 18, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73858810/