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M1.5 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Elko County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 23:54:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Elko County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 23:54:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Elko County
County
Elko County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.12840, -116.71540
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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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