2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA — March 21, 2026

2026-03-21 23:04:10 UTC (2026-03-21) · approx. 3:04 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:04 UTC≈ 3:04 PM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.360°, -117.787°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.36°, -117.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3602°N
-117.7875°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41422048
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.104°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 03:09:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41422048). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 21, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA — March 21, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41422048/