Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1582844 |
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| Event time | 2026-02-26 00:20:52 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 08:20:52 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 00:48:33 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.6 |
| Depth | 4.1 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Administration area | California |
| Nearest settlement | Johannesburg |
| Distance | 18 km |
| Course | ESE |
| Surface type | underground quake |