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M3.6 Depth: 14.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-26 15:31:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Churchill County, Nevada (United States) on January 26, 2026 at 15:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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