M1.8 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 83 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:07:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 03:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 83 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:07:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.50200, -116.45730
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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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