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M1.5 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 00:03:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 00:03:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.44200, -116.50460
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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