2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 58 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 8, 2023

2023-08-08 23:11:50 UTC (2023-08-08) · approx. 3:11 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:11 UTC≈ 3:11 PM UTC-8
Depth15.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.360°, -124.970°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.36°, -124.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
15.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3602°N
-124.9700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73921936
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.485°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-17 22:01:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73921936). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 8, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 58 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 8, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73921936/