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M1.7 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 31 km SW of Alamo, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-06 21:09:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 31 km SW of Alamo, Nevada on May 6, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 21:09:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.12900, -115.36330
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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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