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M1.8 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 20:37:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 20:37:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.27440, -119.10540
Temperature
17.1°C

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