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M1.9 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 07:57:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 07:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Esmeralda 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 USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 07:57:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Esmeralda County
County
Esmeralda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.03270, -118.16280
Temperature
15.9°C

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