2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 2, 2026

2026-07-02 14:44:57 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:44 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time14:44 UTC≈ 6:44 AM UTC-8
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.301°, -117.804°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.30°, -117.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3015°N
-117.8038°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41285503
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
59
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 17:20:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41285503). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 2, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41285503/