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M2.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 13 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 11:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 13 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada (United States) on May 26, 2025 at 11:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 144 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 11:14:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.66520, -118.60020
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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