2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — June 17, 2026

2026-06-17 15:02:13 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 7:02 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:02 UTC≈ 7:02 AM UTC-8
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.299°, -117.807°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.30°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.2987°N
-117.8068°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41488976
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-17 16:39:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41488976). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41488976/