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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 7:33:52 AM (PST) on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The magnitude 1.8 event occurred 18 km (11 miles) WSW of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 1.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:33:52 AM (PST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 15:33:52 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 18 km (11 miles) WSW (244 degrees)
California City, CA - 25 km (15 miles) NE (39 degrees)
Boron, CA - 37 km (23 miles) NNW (336 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 38 km (23 miles) SSW (199 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 39 km (24 miles) S (180 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 18.0 min. N (35.300N), 117 deg. 48.9 min. W (117.815W)
Depth 8.27 km (5.10 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=45, Nph=82, Dmin=4.6 km, Rmss=0.17 sec, Erho=0.16 km, Erzz=0.41 km, Gp=35 degrees
Event ID# ci41170847
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