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M1.7 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 03:55:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on August 29, 2026 at 03:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 03:55:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.96290, -118.19550
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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