2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 15 km N of Covelo, CA — August 26, 2023

2023-08-26 21:36:06 UTC (2023-08-26) · approx. 1:36 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 1:36 PM UTC-8
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.926°, -123.249°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.93°, -123.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.9263°N
-123.2493°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73929636
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-30 03:06:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73929636). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 26, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 15 km N of Covelo, CA — August 26, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73929636/