2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km E of Floriston, California — September 4, 2020

2020-09-04 21:29:14 UTC (2020-09-04) · approx. 1:29 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:29 UTC≈ 1:29 PM UTC-8
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.404°, -119.924°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.40°, -119.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.4044°N
-119.9237°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00771890
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
29.6°
Min Station Distance
0.105°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2020-09-05 02:24:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00771890). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, September 4, 2020). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km E of Floriston, California — September 4, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00771890/