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M1.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Clark County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 18:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Clark County, Nevada (United States). 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 18:12:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.09000, -115.39420
Temperature
31.0°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
16 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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