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M3.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 05:45:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Lyon County, Nevada (United States) on January 24, 2026 at 05:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 05:45:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.15280, -119.06670
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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