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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 15:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 15:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.01980, -116.47740
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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