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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-05 02:39:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Nevada on May 5, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 02:39:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.37000, -116.37000
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 236 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 241 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 252 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Markagunt Plateau
    Distance: 336 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'840 m ·Last eruption: 1050 ·United States

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