2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12 km ESE of Forks, Washington — October 6, 2023

2023-10-06 23:21:16 UTC (2023-10-06) · approx. 3:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:21 UTC≈ 3:21 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates47.907°, -124.232°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 47.91°, -124.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
-0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
47.9070°N
-124.2323°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61964596
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.116°
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-08 00:28:59 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61964596). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 6, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 12 km ESE of Forks, Washington — October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61964596/