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M3.1 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 06:42:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States) on February 23, 2026 at 06:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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