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M1.6 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:03:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 18, 2026 at 11:03 UTC. 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 11:03:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.33610, -119.07390
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 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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