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M1.6 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:38:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 11:38:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.28030, -119.11560
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 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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