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M4.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:17:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.28640, -119.05650
Temperature
10.2°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
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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