2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 26, 2026

2026-05-26 21:15:26 UTC (2026-05-26) · approx. 1:15 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:15 UTC≈ 1:15 PM UTC-8
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.304°, -117.808°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.30°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3045°N
-117.8082°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41475192
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 22:28:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41475192). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 26, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 26, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41475192/