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M3.4 Depth: 13.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Mineral County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 12:50:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 12:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Mineral County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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