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M1.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 06:51:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 06:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:51:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.83150, -116.59710
Temperature
2.7°C

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