M2.6 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NEVADA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:10:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NEVADA. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:10:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.11340, -115.27900
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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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