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M0.7 Depth: 3.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 18:02:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 18:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 18:02:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.09667, -117.87150
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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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