2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 14 km WSW of Ferndale, CA — August 27, 2023

2023-08-27 20:28:47 UTC (2023-08-27) · approx. 12:28 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time20:28 UTC≈ 12:28 PM UTC-8
Depth18.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.518°, -124.410°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.52°, -124.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
18.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5177°N
-124.4098°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73930006
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.069°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-29 21:38:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73930006). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 27, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 14 km WSW of Ferndale, CA — August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73930006/