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M2.8 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEVADA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 02:47:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 02:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEVADA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 02:47:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.47250, -116.49690
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 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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