Weak mag. 2.0 earthquake - 10km SW of Niland, CA, USA, on Tuesday, 9 Feb 2021 5:20 pm (GMT -8) -
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Weak magnitude 2.0 earthquake at 2 km depth
10 Feb 01:22 UTC: First to report: USGS after 2 minutes.
10 Feb 01:25: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 2.6 to 2.0 km (from 1.6 to 1.2 mi).
10 Feb 01:25: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 2.6 to 2.0 km (from 1.6 to 1.2 mi).
Date & time: 10 Feb 2021 01:20:30 UTC -
Local time at epicenter: Tuesday, 9 Feb 2021 5:20 pm (GMT -8)
Magnitude: 2
Depth: 2.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 33.17767°N / 115.59883°W
(California, United States)Nearest volcano: Salton Buttes (2 km / 1 mi)
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Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Clear Sky
19°C (66 F), humidity: 37%, wind: 2 m/s (3 kts) from SE
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)Clear Sky
19°C (66 F), humidity: 37%, wind: 2 m/s (3 kts) from SEEstimated released energy: 6.3 x 107 joules (17.5 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| 2.0 | 2 km | 10km SW of Niland, CA, USA | USGS |
| 2.0 | 3 km | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA | EMSC |
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