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M1.5 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Southern Hills, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 19:28:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern Hills, Nevada (United States) on June 18, 2026 at 19:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 19:28:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Southern Hills
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.06650, -115.31430
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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