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M2.5 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 22:24:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 22:24:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.32910, -119.03910
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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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