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M3.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 20:28:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Nye County, Nevada (United States) on March 14, 2026 at 20:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 20:28:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.45060, -116.53200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than 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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