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M2.2 Depth: 1.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 05:35:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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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
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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