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1.5

Earthquake M 1.5 in the area of Fernley, Nevada, 19 October 2026, 02:47 UTC

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 04:47.

Magnitude
ml 1.5
Time (UTC)
02:47:33
Depth
8 km
Coordinates
39.588 N 119.095 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
04:47

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.5 was recorded at a depth of 8 km, near Fernley, on 19/10 at 02:47 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 6 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.4). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 8 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.8). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.8). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 8 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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