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M2.0 Depth: 6.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-07 15:23:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Clark County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 15:23:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.94150, -115.36670
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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