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Version #6: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 1:04:05 AM (PDT) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The magnitude 0.8 event occurred 16 km (10 miles) W of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 0.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:04:05 AM (PDT)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 8:04:05 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 16 km (10 miles) W (262 degrees)
California City, CA - 30 km (19 miles) NNE (33 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 32 km (20 miles) SSW (202 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 33 km (20 miles) S (179 degrees)
Boron, CA - 42 km (26 miles) NNW (340 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 21.2 min. N (35.353N), 117 deg. 48.4 min. W (117.807W)
Depth 8.49 km (5.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=29, Nph=53, Dmin=10.2 km, Rmss=0.13 sec, Erho=0.16 km, Erzz=0.44 km, Gp=94 degrees
Event ID# ci41105039
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