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M0.5 Depth: 7.3 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 08:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on February 21, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 08:14:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.89783, -117.74283
Temperature
-3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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