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M0.0 Depth: 11.5 km

M0.0 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 15:13:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.0 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.0
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 15:13:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.87050, -117.67183
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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