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M3.2 Depth: 12.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-15 07:15:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Elko County, Nevada (United States) on January 15, 2026 at 07:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 07:15:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Elko County
County
Elko County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.16470, -116.68820
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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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