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M3.2 Depth: 11.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-06 04:04:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 6, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 04:04:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.27750, -119.08220
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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