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M2.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Clark County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 16:03:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Clark 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 16:03:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.73090, -115.76610
Temperature
29.6°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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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