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M1.5 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-03 22:57:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 22:57:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.15420, -116.68660
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 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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