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0.9

Earthquake M 0.9 in the area of Johannesburg, CA, 19 October 2026, 00:38 UTC

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 02:38.

Magnitude
ml 0.9
Time (UTC)
00:38:24
Depth
9 km
Coordinates
35.325 N 117.804 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
02:38

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 0.9 was recorded at a depth of 9 km, near Johannesburg, on 19/10 at 00:38 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.1). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.1). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 1.1). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 9 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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