2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 12km WSW of Ferndale, CA — April 16, 2023

2023-04-16 20:09:00 UTC (2023-04-16) · approx. 12:09 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:09 UTC≈ 12:09 PM UTC-8
Depth17.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.529°, -124.390°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.53°, -124.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
17.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5287°N
-124.3900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73874380
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-03 02:47:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73874380). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 16, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 12km WSW of Ferndale, CA — April 16, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73874380/