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1.5

Earthquake M 1.5 in the area of Wadsworth, Nevada, 27 October 2026, 16:43 UTC

Recorded 1 h ago. Updated 18:46.

Magnitude
ml 1.5
Time (UTC)
16:43:44
Depth
15 km
Coordinates
39.671 N 119.410 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
18:46

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 15 km, near Wadsworth, on 27/10 at 16:43 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 11 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.3). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.3). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 15 km.

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

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