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M3.5 Depth: 7.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:12:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Lyon County, Nevada (United States) on May 4, 2026 at 03:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:12:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.28100, -119.10030
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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