M1.2 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 47 km NW of Beatty, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-03-14 05:33:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 47 km NW of Beatty, Nevada on March 14, 2026 at 05:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 05:33:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.22160, -117.11800
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 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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