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M2.6 Depth: 0.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-19 13:55:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on March 19, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 13:55:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40630, -117.95220
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 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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