Weak mag. 2.5 earthquake - 24km N of Trona, CA, USA, on Thursday, 25 Feb 2021 5:58 pm (GMT -8) -
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Weak magnitude 2.5 earthquake at 4 km depth
26 Feb 02:01 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 3 minutes.
26 Feb 02:01: Now using data updates from USGS
26 Feb 02:02: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 2.1 to 1.7 km (from 1.3 to 1.1 mi).
26 Feb 16:36: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 1.7 to 3.7 km (from 1.1 to 2.3 mi).
26 Feb 02:01: Now using data updates from USGS
26 Feb 02:02: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 2.1 to 1.7 km (from 1.3 to 1.1 mi).
26 Feb 16:36: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 1.7 to 3.7 km (from 1.1 to 2.3 mi).
Date & time: 26 Feb 2021 01:58:14 UTC -
Local time at epicenter: Thursday, 25 Feb 2021 5:58 pm (GMT -8)
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth: 3.7 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 35.97217°N / 117.32883°W

Nearest volcano: Coso (44 km / 27 mi)
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Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Few Clouds
11.9°C (53 F), humidity: 5%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts) from SE
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)Few Clouds

Estimated released energy: 3.5 x 108 joules (98.6 kilowatt hours) More info
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Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
2.5 | 3.7 km | 24km N of Trona, CA, USA | USGS |
2.5 | 5 km | CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, USA | EMSC |
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