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M1.6 Depth: 9.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-17 13:34:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 13:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mineral County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 13:34:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Mineral County
County
Mineral County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.16830, -118.69850
Temperature
8.2°C

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