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M2.1 Depth: 7.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-27 03:08:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 03:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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