2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Chester, CA — August 24, 2023

2023-08-24 18:01:13 UTC (2023-08-24) · approx. 10:01 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:01 UTC≈ 10:01 AM UTC-8
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.271°, -121.249°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.27°, -121.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2713°N
-121.2493°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73928061
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.083°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-24 22:31:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73928061). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 24, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Chester, CA — August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73928061/