2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 5 km W of Merrill, Oregon — February 17, 2021

2021-02-17 17:46:16 UTC (2021-02-17) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-8
Depth-1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.031°, -121.671°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.03°, -121.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
-1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.0305°N
-121.6712°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61704092
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
0.214°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2021-02-17 22:21:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61704092). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, February 17, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 5 km W of Merrill, Oregon — February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61704092/