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M2.0 Depth: 1.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 11:07:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 11:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 11:07:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.16340, -119.04620
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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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