2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 42 km ESE of Fort Bidwell, California — August 19, 2025

2025-08-19 20:23:30 UTC (2025-08-19) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-8
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.786°, -119.647°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.79°, -119.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.7863°N
-119.6467°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00902834
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
133.5°
Min Station Distance
0.427°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-20 00:59:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00902834). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 19, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 42 km ESE of Fort Bidwell, California — August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00902834/