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M2.8 Depth: 9.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 20:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 20:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 20:19:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.20380, -116.68260
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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