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M2.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 15:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 15:12:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.50770, -116.56160
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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