2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 15, 2025

2025-05-15 20:58:49 UTC (2025-05-15) · approx. 12:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:58 UTC≈ 12:58 PM UTC-8
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.344°, -117.802°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.34°, -117.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3440°N
-117.8015°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41153760
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
109
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
Min Station Distance
0.085°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41153760). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 15, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 15, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41153760/