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M1.8 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Round Mountain, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 21:33:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 30, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Round Mountain, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 21:33:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Round Mountain
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.72770, -117.05860
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — close to 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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