2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near off the coast of Northern California — April 14, 2023

2023-04-14 20:32:05 UTC (2023-04-14) · approx. 12:32 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:32 UTC≈ 12:32 PM UTC-8
Depth15.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.434°, -126.785°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.43°, -126.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
15.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4344°N
-126.7852°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000k4k2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
1.868°
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2023-06-17 21:36:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000k4k2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 14, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake near off the coast of Northern California — April 14, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000k4k2/