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A micro earthquake occurred at 0:56:38 AM (PST) on Friday, January 23, 2026.
The magnitude 1.2 event occurred 16 km (10 miles) WSW of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.2 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 23, 2026 at 0:56:38 AM (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:56:38 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 16 km (10 miles) WSW (257 degrees)
California City, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NE (34 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 34 km (21 miles) S (180 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 34 km (21 miles) SSW (201 degrees)
Boron, CA - 41 km (25 miles) NNW (339 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 20.4 min. N (35.340N), 117 deg. 48.6 min. W (117.810W)
Depth 6.93 km (4.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=36, Nph=61, Dmin=8.7 km, Rmss=0.17 sec, Erho=0.21 km, Erzz=0.5 km, Gp=79 degrees
Event ID# ci41169303
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