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M2.4 Depth: 11.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 07:16:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Lyon County, Nevada (United States) on April 21, 2026 at 07:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 07:16:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.31830, -119.04430
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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