M1.5 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 29 km ENE of Lovelock, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 00:02:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 29 km ENE of Lovelock, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 00:02:55 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.25820, -118.14600
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — close to 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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