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M2.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 10:53:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 10:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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