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M1.8 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 15:27:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 15:27:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.65200, -117.65100
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 45 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
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  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 177 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
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    Distance: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 337 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Uinkaret Field
    Distance: 405 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States

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