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M2.3 Depth: 2.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:32:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on May 8, 2026 at 02:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:32:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.51450, -116.41730
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 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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