2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 19 km SW of Whitehawk, CA — May 23, 2025

2025-05-23 23:48:35 UTC (2025-05-23) · approx. 3:48 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:48 UTC≈ 3:48 PM UTC-8
Depth-1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.591°, -120.691°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.59°, -120.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
-1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.5913°N
-120.6907°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75185671
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
48
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
Min Station Distance
0.280°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-24 19:17:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75185671). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 23, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 19 km SW of Whitehawk, CA — May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75185671/