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M2.3 Depth: 11.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 17:28:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 17:28:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.43490, -116.93630
Temperature
11.6°C

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