2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SSW of Almanor, CA — December 8, 2023

2023-12-08 22:38:47 UTC (2023-12-08) · approx. 2:38 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 2:38 PM UTC-8
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.204°, -121.187°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.20°, -121.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2038°N
-121.1870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73973361
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
69
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-09 21:30:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73973361). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 8, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SSW of Almanor, CA — December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73973361/