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M2.0 Depth: 7.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-07 21:46:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on May 7, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 21:46:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.36930, -118.69500
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 42 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 57 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 76 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 117 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 240 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

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