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M1.5 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 13.1 km ( 8.2 mi) W (az= 268.9) from Johannesburg, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 07:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 13.1 km ( 8.2 mi) W (az= 268.9) from Johannesburg, CA on April 5, 2026 at 07:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 07:26:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.37050, -117.77917
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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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