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M1.6 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mineral County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 13:32:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 13:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mineral County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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    Distance: 126 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
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  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 179 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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