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M2.1 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 20:30:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:30:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Esmeralda County
County
Esmeralda County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.18400, -117.78720
Temperature
20.3°C

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