M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-23 22:26:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Elko County, Nevada (United States) on January 23, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 22:26:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Nevada

City

Elko County

County

Elko County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

41.06300, -116.46600

Temperature

0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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