2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 25, 2023

2023-08-25 20:56:43 UTC (2023-08-25) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-8
Depth20.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.303°, -124.554°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3035°N
-124.5540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73929076
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
0.162°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 19:15:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73929076). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 25, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 25, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73929076/