2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 0km NNW of Pinnacles, CAJune 10, 2023

2023-06-10 21:20:04 UTC (2023-06-10) · approx. 1:20 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:20 UTC1:20 PM UTC-8
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.535°, -121.145°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 10, 2023 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 0km NNW of Pinnacles, CA, at a depth of 2.5 km and coordinates 36.5347°, -121.1455°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 362 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 62 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.53°, -121.15°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.9 earthquake near 0km NNW of Pinnacles, CA

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5347°N
-121.1455°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73899691
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
64
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-12 17:15:16 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.9 earthquake near Pinnacles, CA?

The magnitude 2.9 earthquake that struck 0km NNW of Pinnacles, CA on June 10, 2023 at 21:20 UTC had a depth of 2.5 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73899691). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 10, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 0km NNW of Pinnacles, CAJune 10, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73899691/