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M2.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Clark County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 20:57:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Clark County, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 248 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 20:57:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.31410, -114.53270
Temperature
42.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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