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M1.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:13:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 29, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:13:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.28890, -119.09150
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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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