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M1.7 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 81 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 81 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:19:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.49090, -116.46390
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 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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