M1.7 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 05:29:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 05:29:36 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.26390, -119.10760
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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