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M2.1 Depth: 4.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-05 09:02:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on September 5, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 09:02:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.34910, -116.73060
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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