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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 22:10:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on March 1, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 22:10:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.47160, -116.50770
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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