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M2.1 Depth: 11.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Panaca, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 05:52:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Panaca, Nevada (United States) on February 19, 2026 at 05:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 USGS. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 05:52:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Panaca
County
Lincoln County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.72390, -114.39020
Temperature
-8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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