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M0.6 Depth: 21.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on May 12, 2026 at 05:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
21.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 05:03:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.85350, -117.71667
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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