2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 135 km W of Port Orford, OregonJuly 29, 2023

2023-07-29 18:17:27 UTC (2023-07-29) · approx. 10:17 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:17 UTC10:17 AM UTC-8
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.962°, -126.123°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.96°, -126.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.9617°N
-126.1234°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kwj9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
87
Azimuthal Gap
192.0°
Min Station Distance
1.462°
RMS Residual
0.73 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-30 21:36:33 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kwj9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 29, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 135 km W of Port Orford, OregonJuly 29, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kwj9/