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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 20 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:23:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 20 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada on March 16, 2026 at 09:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:23:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.79950, -117.02910
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

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