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M1.6 Depth: 15.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Boulder City, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 09:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Boulder City, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 09:59:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Boulder City
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.77640, -114.98010
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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