A gentle tremor with a magnitude of 3.7 has just been reported in the vicinity of Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA. This subtle quake made its presence known a mere 10 minutes ago and was brought to our attention by the United States Geological Survey. Known as the foremost authority in monitoring seismic activities both nationally and internationally, the agency is our trusted sentinel in the face of such occurrences.
This quiet upheaval occurred beneath the surface, at a depth of only 13 miles below the epicenter. It unfolded on a Sunday morning, August 13th, 2023, at 8:28 am local time. As the day continues to unfold, the intricate details of the magnitude, the epicenter’s exact location, and the quake’s depth might undergo refinements. Seismologists are hard at work scrutinizing data and fine-tuning calculations. As time progresses, other agencies may also contribute their perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding.
Shortly thereafter, a second report emerged from the citizen-seismograph network, RaspberryShake, affirming that the earthquake indeed bore a magnitude of 3.7. Echoing this confirmation, The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) echoed the same sentiment, verifying the seismic event’s magnitude at 3.7.
In the vicinity of the epicenter, towns and cities may have experienced faint vibrations, akin to a gentle whisper of nature. Among these locales are Manila, a cozy community with a population of 780, located 9 miles from the epicenter; McKinleyville, a place where 15,200 souls reside, situated 9 miles away; Arcata, home to approximately 17,800 individuals, positioned 11 miles distant; Eureka, with its population of 27,000, standing 11 miles away; Bayview, a community of 2,500, resting 13 miles away; Bayside, a vibrant enclave inhabited by about 17,100 people, situated 13 miles distant; Humboldt Hill, with a population of 3,400, resting 16 miles away; Pine Hills, a serene haven for 3,100 souls, located 16 miles away; and Fortuna, a community of 12,000, positioned 25 miles from the epicenter.
Here are the specifics of the earthquake:
I felt this quake
Date & time: August 13, 2023, at 8:28 am (GMT -7), local time (August 13, 2023, at 3:28 pm GMT)
Magnitude: 3.7
Depth: 21.1 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 40.95°N / 124.27°W (North Pacific Ocean, California, United States)
As we grapple with the intricacies of our planet’s movements, let us also pause to acknowledge the subtle power it holds and the way it gently shapes our lives.
