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M2.7 Depth: 11.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEVADA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 21:24:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA on May 20, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 21:24:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.31020, -119.07120
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 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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