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Version #6: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 11:45:00 AM (PDT) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 18 km (11 miles) WSW of Johannesburg, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:45:00 AM (PDT)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 18:45:00 (UTC)
Distance from Johannesburg, CA - 18 km (11 miles) WSW (241 degrees)
California City, CA - 24 km (15 miles) NE (41 degrees)
Boron, CA - 36 km (22 miles) NNW (336 degrees)
Ridgecrest, CA - 39 km (24 miles) SSW (199 degrees)
Inyokern, CA - 40 km (25 miles) S (180 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 17.5 min. N (35.292N), 117 deg. 48.7 min. W (117.811W)
Depth 8.45 km (5.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=39, Nph=73, Dmin=4.1 km, Rmss=0.17 sec, Erho=0.17 km, Erzz=0.4 km, Gp=60 degrees
Event ID# ci41489336
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