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M2.6 Depth: -1.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 08:02:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 08:02 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
-1.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 08:02:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.33033, -118.16900
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.3 km
Shallow
-1.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
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    Distance: 106 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
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