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M1.7 Depth: 5.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-28 16:01:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 16:01:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.62260, -116.35040
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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