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M2.0 Depth: 8.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-27 21:12:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Clark County, Nevada (United States) on January 27, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 21:12:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.78620, -115.13980
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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