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M2.0 Depth: 5.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-21 09:02:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 09:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Washoe County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 09:02:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Washoe County
County
Washoe County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.51060, -119.67120
Temperature
-3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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