2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Friant, CA — March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 20:21:41 UTC (2024-03-22) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:21 UTC≈ 12:21 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.023°, -119.794°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.02°, -119.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
-0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.0230°N
-119.7943°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc74022311
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.075°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-03 10:05:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc74022311). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 22, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Friant, CA — March 22, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc74022311/