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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Elko County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 14:06:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Elko County, Nevada (United States) on June 3, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 14:06:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Elko County
County
Elko County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.16190, -116.72170
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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