M3.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Southern Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-30 07:44:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Southern Nevada. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 07:44:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.12400, -115.28700
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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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