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M2.0 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 11:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on May 21, 2026 at 11:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 11:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.45300, -116.93400
Temperature
14.1°C

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