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M3.6 Depth: 14.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 17:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Lyon County, Nevada (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 17:20:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.09980, -119.03640
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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