2.2
Earthquake Details: 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Aug 19, 2026, 22:58:34
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred near 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA on Aug 19, 2026 at 22:58:34. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 6.87 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth6.87 km
Significance77
Latitude35.3320
Longitude-117.8120
Event IDci41530704
Magnitude2.2
Updated:Aug 20, 2026, 14:09:53 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 19, 2026, 15:58:34 PDT
- UTC
- Aug 19, 2026, 22:58:34 UTC
6.87 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.1Offshore Baja California, MexicoBeforeM3.076 km ENE of Tonopah, NevadaBeforeM3.614 km N of Warner Springs, CABeforeM3.0Baja California, MexicoBeforeM3.310 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.6Offshore Baja California, MexicoAfterM4.010 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.410 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.510 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.0Baja California, MexicoAfterM3.0Baja California, MexicoAfterM3.012 km NNE of Ocotillo Wells, CAAfter
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