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M1.5 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:43:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States) on May 1, 2026 at 00:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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