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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:37:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Nevada. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:37:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
39.27800, -119.07600
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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