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M2.0 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Covelo, CA — September 17, 2025

2025-09-17 16:12:23 UTC (2025-09-17) · approx. 8:12 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time16:12 UTC≈ 8:12 AM UTC-8
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.849°, -123.365°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.85°, -123.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.8490°N
-123.3653°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75238817
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.058°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-24 22:47:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75238817). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 17, 2025). M2.0 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Covelo, CA — September 17, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75238817/