EARTHQUAKE SHAKES HIGH DESERT MONDAY MORNING

Palmdale, Calif. — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Randsburg Monday morning, with shaking reported across the Antelope Valley.

According to U.S. Geological Survey data, the quake hit at 9:40 a.m. PDT on July 13, 2026. The epicenter was located 14 km WSW of Randsburg, California at a depth of 9.0 km.

Quick Facts:

Magnitude: 4.3

Time: 9:40 a.m. PDT / 16:40 UTC

Location: 35.319°N 117.804°W, near Randsburg/Johannesburg area

Depth: 9.0 km

USGS shake maps indicate light to moderate shaking may have been felt in California City, Mojave, Rosamond, Lancaster, Palmdale, and surrounding Antelope Valley communities. Edwards Air Force Base is also within the felt area.

No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed. Residents are reminded that aftershocks are possible following earthquakes of this size.

Did you feel it? The USGS asks residents to report their experience at http://earthquake.usgs.gov.

This is a developing story. For earthquake safety tips, visit http://ready.gov/earthquakes.