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M1.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 23 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-13 16:20:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 23 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada on May 13, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 16:20:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.16340, -115.24650
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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