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M2.3 Depth: 4.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 22:15:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 22:15:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.69120, -117.07760
Temperature
-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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