Earthquake M 1.7 in the area of Fernley, Nevada, 19 October 2026, 17:12 UTC
Recorded 7 d ago. Updated 19:12.
- Magnitude
- ml 1.7
- Time (UTC)
- 17:12:03
- Depth
- 12 km
- Coordinates
- 39.583 N 119.099 W
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 19:12
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
Summary from the source data
An earthquake of magnitude 1.7 was recorded at a depth of 12 km, near Fernley, on 19/10 at 17:12 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.3). 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 12 km.
Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.
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