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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 04:44:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 04:44:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.60730, -116.05600
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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