2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Johannesburg, CA — February 9, 2026

2026-02-09 15:00:25 UTC (2026-02-09) · approx. 7:00 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time15:00 UTC≈ 7:00 AM UTC-8
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.305°, -117.454°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.31°, -117.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3053°N
-117.4537°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41394408
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.150°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:35:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41394408). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Johannesburg, CA — February 9, 2026. Retrieved May 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41394408/