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M2.5 Depth: 10.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:17:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:17:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.27150, -119.09730
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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