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M2.3 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Washoe County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 19:54:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Washoe County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 19:54:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Washoe County
County
Washoe County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.44840, -119.82180
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to 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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