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M2.3 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Lander County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 13:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Lander County, Nevada (United States) on July 6, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 USGS. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 13:12:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lander County
County
Lander County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.36500, -116.79370
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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