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M1.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 21:08:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 21:08:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.45870, -116.50930
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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