M0.6 Depth: -2.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Mammoth Lakes, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 00:53:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 00:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 11 km ENE of Mammoth Lakes, CA. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
-2.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 00:53:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.65700, -118.86166
Temperature
-5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.2 km
Shallow
-2.2 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 15 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 22 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 41 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 143 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 208 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 371 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

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