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M1.7 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Henderson, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 21:01:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Henderson, Nevada (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 21:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 21:01:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Henderson
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.13060, -114.94260
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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