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M1.8 Depth: 12.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-31 09:06:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 09:06:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
36.74333, -118.23000
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 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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