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M0.5 Depth: 8.4 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 23:06:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 23:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 23:06:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.89467, -117.71817
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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

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