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M3.6 Earthquake near Elko County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 18:49:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Elko County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 220 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

ID
1b3f5c263cc615937dd38de4ed2227549769857a
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 18:49:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Elko County
County
Elko County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.15260, -116.75740
Temperature
15.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

  • Jordan Craters
    Distance: 229 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'473 m ·Last eruption: -1250 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 255 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Diamond Craters
    Distance: 272 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'435 m ·Last eruption: -5610 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 300 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 350 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 81 Catalogue entries

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