M2.2 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 23:36:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 23:36:16 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.68470, -116.33240
Temperature
41.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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