2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 22:58:34 UTC (2026-08-19) · approx. 2:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:58 UTC≈ 2:58 PM UTC-8
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.332°, -117.812°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.33°, -117.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3320°N
-117.8120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41530704
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
77
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 14:09:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41530704). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41530704/