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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-04 22:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Washoe County, Nevada (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

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