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M1.5 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 13:08:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Esmeralda County, Nevada (United States) on May 9, 2026 at 13:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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