M1.8 shallow earthquake — 5 km NNW of Boron, CA

Date/Time (UTC): Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:14:49 GMT

Magnitude: 1.8 — micro — generally not felt, only detected by instruments

Depth: -1 km (shallow)

Coordinates: 35.0412°N, -117.6652°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/usgs_ci41187335