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M1.3 Depth: 3.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-05 21:00:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 21:00:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.93550, -117.69500
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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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