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M2.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Mono County, California

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:24:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Mono County, California on May 11, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:24:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
California
City
Mono County
County
Mono County
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.51200, -118.83300
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 22 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 37 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 57 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 134 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 224 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

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