M3.4 Depth: 9.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEVADA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:09:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA on May 2, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 14:09:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.29110, -119.08700
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 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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