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M3.0 Earthquake 78km W of Petrolia, CA — May 2, 2023

2023-05-02 22:10:07 UTC (2023-05-02) · approx. 2:10 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time22:10 UTC≈ 2:10 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.392°, -125.200°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.39°, -125.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3918°N
-125.2000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73883106
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
137
Stations Used
79
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.663°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-15 22:10:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73883106). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 2, 2023). M3.0 Earthquake 78km W of Petrolia, CA — May 2, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73883106/