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M2.0 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 18:25:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on February 20, 2026 at 18:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 18:25:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.33590, -117.89840
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — shallower 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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