2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 4, 2026

2026-07-04 17:26:50 UTC (2026-07-04) · approx. 9:26 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:26 UTC≈ 9:26 AM UTC-8
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.298°, -117.805°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.30°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.2977°N
-117.8053°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41286623
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-12 13:33:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41286623). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 4, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41286623/