M2.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Pershing County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 22:54:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Pershing County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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