2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 7, 2026

2026-07-07 18:45:36 UTC (2026-07-07) · approx. 10:45 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 10:45 AM UTC-8
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.292°, -117.808°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.29°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.2918°N
-117.8080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41288711
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-07 20:19:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41288711). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 7, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41288711/