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M1.9 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Pershing County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 22:57:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Pershing County, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 235 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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