M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 07:34:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 07:34:02 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.67690, -116.33430
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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