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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Clark County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 00:52:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Clark County, Nevada (United States) on September 4, 2026 at 00:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 00:52:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Clark County
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.28570, -115.01390
Temperature
30.0°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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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