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M2.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Churchill County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:19:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Churchill County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:19:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Churchill County
County
Churchill County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.63850, -118.24230
Temperature
3.6°C

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