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M1.7 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 13:04:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 13:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 13:04:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.02167, -117.80617
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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