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M1.7 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Elko County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 18:31:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Elko County, Nevada (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 18:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 18:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Elko County
County
Elko County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.19550, -116.75000
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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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