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M2.1 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 23:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on May 8, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 23:59:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.44430, -116.51430
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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