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M4.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-29 15:06:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 15:06:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.11320, -115.30110
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
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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