2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 22 km SW of Toms Place, CA — September 16, 2025

2025-09-16 17:42:13 UTC (2025-09-16) · approx. 9:42 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 9:42 AM UTC-8
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.427°, -118.857°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.43°, -118.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.4270°N
-118.8573°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75238472
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.131°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-24 03:37:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75238472). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 16, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 22 km SW of Toms Place, CA — September 16, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75238472/