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M1.5 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 15:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Inyo County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 15:13:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
37.23066, -118.28300
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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