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M2.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:32:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 02:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:32:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.48790, -116.45290
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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