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M2.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 01:49:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States) on May 21, 2026 at 01:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 01:49:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Esmeralda County
County
Esmeralda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.63930, -117.38740
Temperature
13.3°C

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