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M3.1 Depth: 4.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 22:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 22:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.09350, -117.89667
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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