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M1.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 07:27:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 07:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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