2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 16 km N of Viola, CA — February 18, 2024

2024-02-18 20:53:23 UTC (2024-02-18) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-8
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.658°, -121.705°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.66°, -121.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6577°N
-121.7050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc74004501
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.154°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-27 01:09:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc74004501). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 18, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 16 km N of Viola, CA — February 18, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc74004501/