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M1.7 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Las Vegas, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 00:01:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) on January 17, 2026 at 00:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 00:01:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Las Vegas
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.25970, -115.29400
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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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