2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 11, 2026

2026-05-11 21:26:23 UTC (2026-05-11) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:26 UTC≈ 1:26 PM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.304°, -117.814°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.30°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3042°N
-117.8138°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41464448
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
94
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-15 20:44:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41464448). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 11, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 11, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41464448/