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M1.7 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 33 km W of Empire, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:18:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 33 km W of Empire, Nevada on March 21, 2026 at 13:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:18:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.53780, -119.73510
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 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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