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M1.6 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Clark County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 21:40:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Clark County, Nevada (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 21:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 21:40:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.37410, -114.72220
Temperature
43.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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