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Version #4: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 9:15:03 PM (PST) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 15 km (9 miles) W of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 2 km ( 1 mile).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:15:03 PM (PST)
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:15:03 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 15 km (9 miles) W (265 degrees)
California City, CA - 31 km (19 miles) NNE (33 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 31 km (19 miles) SSW (201 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 32 km (20 miles) S (177 degrees)
Boron, CA - 42 km (26 miles) NNW (342 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 21.7 min. N (35.361N), 117 deg. 47.8 min. W (117.797W)
Depth 2.24 km (1.40 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=33, Nph=56, Dmin=11.3 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.46 km, Gp=73 degrees
Event ID# ci41125287
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