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M3.5 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 21.4 km ( 13.3 mi) SW (az= 226.5) from West Bishop, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 02:40:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 21.4 km ( 13.3 mi) SW (az= 226.5) from West Bishop, CA on May 5, 2026 at 02:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 02:40:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
37.22850, -118.62967
Temperature
-8.5°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
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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