2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 27, 2026

2026-05-27 23:07:47 UTC (2026-05-27) · approx. 3:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:07 UTC≈ 3:07 PM UTC-8
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.317°, -117.807°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.32°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3168°N
-117.8070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41475744
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-05 15:58:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41475744). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — May 27, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41475744/