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M1.9 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 02:45:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on May 9, 2026 at 02:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 02:45:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
37.04283, -117.76650
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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