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M2.1 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Churchill County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 12:37:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Churchill County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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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