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M1.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Clark County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 22:11:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Clark County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 22:11:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.96410, -115.34300
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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