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M2.0 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 03:38:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 03:38:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.22480, -116.66280
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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