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

23 August 2026, 14:42 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.98 earthquake struck 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on 23 August 2026, 14:42 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.98 (ml)
Location
17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Date & time
23 August 2026, 14:42 UTC
Coordinates
35.3148, -117.8053
Depth
7.02 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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