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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 23:53:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on August 5, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 23:53:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
37.31167, -118.34617
Temperature
37.2°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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 70 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 81 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 86 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 97 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 250 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 429 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

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