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M2.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Washoe County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:20:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Washoe County, Nevada (United States) on May 6, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:20:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Washoe County
County
Washoe County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.15180, -119.86440
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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