MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE NEAR JOHANNESBURG, CALIF.
By CALWIRE Weather Desk | PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Sep 23, 8:48 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE NEAR JOHANNESBURG, CALIF.
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 17 kilometers west-southwest of Johannesburg in Kern County at 8:59 p.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at a depth of 7 kilometers.
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No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received. The temblor was moderate enough to be felt in the immediate area but falls below thresholds typically associated with structural damage.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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