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M1.7 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 46 km SSW of Goldfield, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:39:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 46 km SSW of Goldfield, Nevada. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:39:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.30480, -117.37260
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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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