2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km S of Ferndale, CA — July 17, 2023

2023-07-17 21:57:04 UTC (2023-07-17) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:57 UTC≈ 1:57 PM UTC-8
Depth23.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.522°, -124.263°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.52°, -124.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
23.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5222°N
-124.2627°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73914061
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
129.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-18 19:58:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73914061). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 17, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km S of Ferndale, CA — July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73914061/