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M2.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 21:27:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on June 12, 2026 at 21:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 EMSC. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 21:27:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.70570, -117.07720
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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