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M1.6 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-18 16:32:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 18, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 16:32:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.28210, -119.10300
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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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