Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- USGS
16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada
M3.2 Earthquake near 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada
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About this earthquake
On April 14, 2026 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
38edeefc4952c448143ad1a408f3e10f9a9562cf
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 01:37:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.28230,
-119.15090
Temperature
8.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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