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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 44 km NNE of Beatty, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:58:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 44 km NNE of Beatty, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:58:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.24570, -116.49100

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Depth profile

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