M0.54 Earthquake – 17 km W of Searles Valley, CA

16 August 2026, 09:48 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.54 earthquake struck 17 km W of Searles Valley, CA on 16 August 2026, 09:48 UTC, at a depth of 6.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.54 (ml)
Location
17 km W of Searles Valley, CA
Date & time
16 August 2026, 09:48 UTC
Coordinates
35.7677, -117.5877
Depth
6.86 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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