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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:18:24 PM (PDT) on Monday, April 27, 2026.
The magnitude 1.3 event occurred 5 km (3 miles) NNW of Boron, CA.
The hypocentral depth is -1 km (-0.40 miles).


Magnitude 1.3 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:18:24 PM (PDT)
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 23:18:24 (UTC)
Distance from Boron, CA - 5 km (3 miles) NNW (336 degrees)
Edwards Air Force Base, CA - 28 km (17 miles) NE (56 degrees)
California City, CA - 30 km (19 miles) ESE (108 degrees)
Johannesburg, CA - 37 km (23 miles) S (186 degrees)
Mojave, CA - 46 km (28 miles) E (91 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 2.6 min. N (35.044N), 117 deg. 40.4 min. W (117.674W)
Depth -0.60 km (-0.40 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=20, Nph=24, Dmin=12.3 km, Rmss=0.16 sec, Erho=0.34 km, Erzz=0.55 km, Gp=85 degrees
Event ID# ci41235495
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