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M1.5 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 18:54:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Lyon County, Nevada (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 18:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 18:54:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.27590, -119.10110
Temperature
24.7°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
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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