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M1.8 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Henderson, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 22:10:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Henderson, Nevada (United States) on February 3, 2026 at 22:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 22:10:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Henderson
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.01010, -115.05110
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — close to 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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