M1.0 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 45 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-03-16 03:48:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 45 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada on March 16, 2026 at 03:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 03:48:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.34790, -117.58490
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 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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