2.1

M2.1 Earthquake in the California-Nevada border region — May 24, 2023

2023-05-24 21:50:51 UTC (2023-05-24) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.275°, -117.606°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.27°, -117.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.2748°N
-117.6058°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00860266
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
106.9°
Min Station Distance
0.053°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-25 00:06:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00860266). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 24, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake in the California-Nevada border region — May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00860266/