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M4.1 Depth: 10.8 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:15:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 1, 2026 at 08:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:15:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.30350, -119.03770
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 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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