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M1.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 27 km SSW of Mina, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:18:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 27 km SSW of Mina, Nevada on May 12, 2026 at 01:18 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:18:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.15960, -118.21830
Temperature
25.8°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 73 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
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  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 144 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 162 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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