2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km NNE of Canyondam, CA — December 12, 2023

2023-12-12 19:49:01 UTC (2023-12-12) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:49 UTC≈ 11:49 AM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.187°, -121.067°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.19°, -121.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.1872°N
-121.0670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73975256
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.085°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-13 23:07:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73975256). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 12, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km NNE of Canyondam, CA — December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73975256/