2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Prattville, CA — August 26, 2023

2023-08-26 18:45:51 UTC (2023-08-26) · approx. 10:45 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 10:45 AM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.199°, -121.159°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.20°, -121.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.1990°N
-121.1595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73929606
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-04 19:29:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73929606). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 26, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Prattville, CA — August 26, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73929606/