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M1.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 00:10:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on January 19, 2026 at 00:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 00:10:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.86433, -117.68167
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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