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M1.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Washoe County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 12:14:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 12:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Washoe County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 12:14:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Washoe County
County
Washoe County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.58390, -119.70640
Temperature
-4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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