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M1.1 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Mono County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 17:31:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Mono County, California (United States) on July 15, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 17:31:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Mono County
County
Mono County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.60150, -118.82250
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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: 19 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 29 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 48 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 138 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 214 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

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