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M0.4 Depth: 2.2 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 06:01:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 06:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 06:01:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.06533, -117.83817
Temperature
21.6°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
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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