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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 16:37:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on March 1, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 16:37:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.43000, -116.28000
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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