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M2.4 Depth: 3.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-24 09:36:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on July 24, 2026 at 09:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 09:36:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.24600, -116.64680
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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