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M2.0 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 85 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-06 00:49:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 85 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 00:49:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.52540, -116.44190
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 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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  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 248 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Black Rock Desert
    Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·United States

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