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A micro earthquake occurred at 10:26:51 AM (PDT) on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The magnitude 2.4 event occurred 28 km (17 miles) W of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 17 km (11 miles).


Magnitude 2.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:26:51 AM (PDT)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 17:26:51 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 28 km (17 miles) W (273 degrees)
California City, CA - 29 km (18 miles) N (8 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 31 km (19 miles) SSW (202 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 35 km (22 miles) SW (223 degrees)
Mojave, CA - 43 km (27 miles) NNE (30 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 23.1 min. N (35.386N), 117 deg. 56.4 min. W (117.940W)
Depth 17.11 km (10.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=14, Nph=21, Dmin=4.7 km, Rmss=0.28 sec, Erho=1.09 km, Erzz=0.84 km, Gp=133 degrees
Event ID# ci41286631
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