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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nye County, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 07:58:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Nye County, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 07:58:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Nye County
County
Nye County
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.11700, -117.09400
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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