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M0.8 Depth: 3.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Mono County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 05:25:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Mono County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 05:25:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Mono County
County
Mono County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.61200, -118.85400
Temperature
-2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 16 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 26 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 46 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 141 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 213 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 374 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

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