2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — June 17, 2026

2026-06-17 14:08:53 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 6:08 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:08 UTC≈ 6:08 AM UTC-8
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.300°, -117.814°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.30°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3000°N
-117.8137°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41488928
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
65
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-17 15:50:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41488928). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 17, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41488928/