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M1.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 62 km WNW of Rachel, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:02:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 04:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 62 km WNW of Rachel, Nevada. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:02:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.81580, -116.42430
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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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