2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Plush, Oregon — March 16, 2023

2023-03-16 20:37:11 UTC (2023-03-16) · approx. 12:37 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:37 UTC≈ 12:37 PM UTC-8
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.194°, -119.394°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.19°, -119.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.1935°N
-119.3943°E
Intensity (MMI)
2.6
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61902762
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
182.0°
Min Station Distance
0.377°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-20 23:20:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61902762). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 16, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Plush, Oregon — March 16, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61902762/