2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km NW of Walker, CA — October 2, 2024

2024-10-02 19:55:58 UTC (2024-10-02) · approx. 11:55 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:55 UTC≈ 11:55 AM UTC-8
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.547°, -119.535°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.55°, -119.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5468°N
-119.5348°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75069581
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 17:08:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75069581). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 2, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km NW of Walker, CA — October 2, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75069581/