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A micro earthquake occurred at 11:18:55 AM (PDT) on Friday, July 18, 2025.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 17 km (10 miles) WSW of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:18:55 AM (PDT)
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 18:18:55 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 17 km (10 miles) WSW (249 degrees)
California City, CA - 27 km (17 miles) NE (37 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 36 km (22 miles) SSW (200 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 37 km (23 miles) S (179 degrees)
Boron, CA - 38 km (24 miles) NNW (338 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 19.1 min. N (35.318N), 117 deg. 48.5 min. W (117.808W)
Depth 7.23 km (4.50 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=44, Nph=79, Dmin=6.6 km, Rmss=0.16 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.5 km, Gp=62 degrees
Event ID# ci41025855
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