M0.85 Earthquake – 14 km S of Joshua Tree, CA

18 August 2026, 08:23 UTC · 53 min ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.85 earthquake struck 14 km S of Joshua Tree, CA on 18 August 2026, 08:23 UTC, at a depth of 8.2 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.85 (ml)
Location
14 km S of Joshua Tree, CA
Date & time
18 August 2026, 08:23 UTC
Coordinates
34.0087, -116.3195
Depth
8.23 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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