2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 9 km E of Gilroy, CA — January 16, 2024

2024-01-16 17:40:03 UTC (2024-01-16) · approx. 9:40 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time17:40 UTC≈ 9:40 AM UTC-8
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.995°, -121.467°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.99°, -121.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.9950°N
-121.4670°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73990186
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
84
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
Min Station Distance
0.033°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 22:40:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73990186). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 16, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 9 km E of Gilroy, CA — January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73990186/