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M1.9 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Mineral County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 18:59:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Mineral County, Nevada (United States) on May 26, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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