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M1.7 Depth: 2.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-23 22:00:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) on January 23, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 22:00:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Las Vegas
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.22520, -115.30300
Temperature
5.9°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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