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M1.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Washoe County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 01:54:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Washoe County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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