M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 32 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-06 20:48:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 32 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada on April 6, 2026 at 20:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 20:48:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.48140, -117.75950

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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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