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M3.3 Depth: 14.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 06:59:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on July 9, 2026 at 06:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 06:59:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.67540, -116.32690
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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