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M3.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Elko County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 16:01:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Elko County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 16:01:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Elko County
County
Elko County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.17220, -116.70340
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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