2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 14, 2026

2026-07-14 05:44:51 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:44 UTC≈ 9:44 PM UTC-8
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.309°, -117.819°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.31°, -117.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3093°N
-117.8192°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41293535
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
66
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-14 15:49:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41293535). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 14, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41293535/