Earthquake 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA (0.9 ml) (2025-10-16 15:13:03 UTC)
A 0.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA, at 2025-10-16 15:13:03 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
0.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ci41109111
Nearest Places
- Old Garlock / 3.43 km
- Garlock Station (historical) / 3.98 km
- Mesquite Springs / 4.1 km
- Mesquite Canyon / 4.55 km
- Garlock Historical Marker / 5.08 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.2
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 10.04 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.04 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
0.8
NORTHERN ITALY
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
13 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.0
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 11.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.1
13 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
14 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 6.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
17 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
14 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
21 km E of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)