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M2.1 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near NEVADA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:17:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA on May 5, 2026 at 03:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:17:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.44660, -116.54270
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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