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M2.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 01:17:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 01:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 01:17:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.59310, -117.19300
Temperature
8.1°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 (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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    Distance: 193 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
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    Distance: 409 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·United States

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