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M3.1 Depth: 9.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Lyon County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 01:36:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Lyon County, Nevada (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 01:36:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Lyon County
County
Lyon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.16840, -119.02950
Temperature
32.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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