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M1.6 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 12:47:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 12:47:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.72210, -116.04130
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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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