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M2.6 Depth: 4.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 28 km SSE of Carlin, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 01:30:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 28 km SSE of Carlin, Nevada (United States) on November 27, 2025 at 01:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 01:30:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.46650, -116.02480
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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