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1.6

Earthquake M 1.6 in the area of Alamo, Nevada, 27 October 2026, 14:54 UTC

Recorded 1 h ago. Updated 17:00.

Magnitude
ml 1.6
Time (UTC)
14:54:36
Depth
3 km
Coordinates
37.250 N 115.212 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
17:00

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.6 was recorded at a depth of 3 km, near Alamo, on 27/10 at 14:54 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.9). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 9 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 3 km.

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

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