M1.5 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Lower Kyle Canyon, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 00:35:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Lower Kyle Canyon, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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