2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 18 km E of Willows, CA — August 28, 2023

2023-08-28 20:11:27 UTC (2023-08-28) · approx. 12:11 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:11 UTC≈ 12:11 PM UTC-8
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.538°, -121.986°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.54°, -121.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.5380°N
-121.9858°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73930241
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
88
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.237°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-28 23:12:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73930241). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 28, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 18 km E of Willows, CA — August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73930241/