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M2.1 Earthquake 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina — May 25, 2023

2023-05-25 22:16:18 UTC (2023-05-25) · approx. 4:16 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 4:16 PM UTC-6
Depth0.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.574°, -82.859°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.57°, -82.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
0.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.5740°N
-82.8595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
se60500743
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.103°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-26 12:46:29 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: se60500743). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 25, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina — May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/se60500743/