2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA — March 6, 2024

2024-03-06 19:45:58 UTC (2024-03-06) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time19:45 UTC≈ 11:45 AM UTC-8
Depth30.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.301°, -124.379°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
30.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3007°N
-124.3793°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc74012761
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.031°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-08 21:38:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc74012761). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 6, 2024). M2.2 Earthquake 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA — March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc74012761/