MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR OLANCHA IN INYO COUNTY

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, September 9, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Sep 9, 8:41 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR OLANCHA IN INYO COUNTY
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake hit 28 kilometers west-southwest of Olancha in Inyo County early Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 5:09 a.m. PT at a depth of 8 kilometers.
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The Olancha area sits along California's eastern Sierra region. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant damage.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.