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M3.1 Depth: 2.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-07 09:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 09:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 09:00:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.82890, -115.98900
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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