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M1.7 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 59 km E of Tonopah, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-05 10:07:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 59 km E of Tonopah, Nevada on May 5, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 10:07:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.11940, -116.55890
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 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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