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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Washoe County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 10:39:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Washoe County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 10:39:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Washoe County
County
Washoe County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.48480, -119.74760
Temperature
-7.1°C

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Depth profile

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