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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Spring Valley, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 21:04:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Spring Valley, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 21:04:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Spring Valley
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.10360, -115.22290
Temperature
29.2°C

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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 (15.8 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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