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M3.1 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEVADA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 02:46:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA on May 2, 2026 at 02:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 02:46:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.50010, -117.91980
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 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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  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 170 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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