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M2.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 10:40:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 10:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Lincoln County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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