2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4km NNW of Canyondam, CA — May 12, 2023

2023-05-12 22:29:21 UTC (2023-05-12) · approx. 2:29 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:29 UTC≈ 2:29 PM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.203°, -121.101°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.20°, -121.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2030°N
-121.1012°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73887396
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-15 15:10:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73887396). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 12, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 4km NNW of Canyondam, CA — May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73887396/