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M1.8 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 31 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-30 07:55:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 31 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada on April 30, 2026 at 07:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 07:55:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.10570, -115.29840
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 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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