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M1.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 17.0 km ( 10.5 mi) WSW (az= 247.9) from Johannesburg, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-21 13:54:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 17.0 km ( 10.5 mi) WSW (az= 247.9) from Johannesburg, CA on May 21, 2026 at 13:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 13:54:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.31517, -117.80750
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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