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M1.8 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Boulder City, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 20:30:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Boulder City, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 20:30:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Boulder City
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.96440, -114.86310
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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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