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M1.2 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 54 km W of Rachel, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-03-16 03:42:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 03:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 54 km W of Rachel, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 03:42:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.55730, -116.35580
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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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