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Version #5: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 11:43:46 PM (PST) on Friday, January 2, 2026.
The magnitude 2.0 event occurred 18 km (11 miles) WSW of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 2.0 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:43:46 PM (PST)
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7:43:46 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 18 km (11 miles) WSW (243 degrees)
California City, CA - 25 km (16 miles) NE (39 degrees)
Boron, CA - 37 km (23 miles) NNW (337 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 37 km (23 miles) SSW (199 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 38 km (24 miles) S (179 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 18.1 min. N (35.302N), 117 deg. 48.5 min. W (117.808W)
Depth 7.60 km (4.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=55, Nph=98, Dmin=5.1 km, Rmss=0.16 sec, Erho=0.13 km, Erzz=0.4 km, Gp=33 degrees
Event ID# ci41151535
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