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M1.8 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 00:15:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 00:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 00:15:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.99320, -116.07520
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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