M0.98 Earthquake – 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA

12 August 2026, 17:54 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.98 earthquake struck 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on 12 August 2026, 17:54 UTC, at a depth of 7.8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.98 (ml)
Location
17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Date & time
12 August 2026, 17:54 UTC
Coordinates
35.3175, -117.8103
Depth
7.81 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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