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M1.9 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 15:58:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 15:58:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.59920, -119.09470
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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