1.8

Earthquake Details: 11 km S of Empire, Nevada, United States

Oct 27, 2026, 12:32:43

Depth
5.44 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 27, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC

A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 2026 at 12:32:43. Epicenter: 11 km S of Empire, Nevada, United States. Reported depth: 5.44 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 27, 2026, 05:32:43 PDT
UTC
Oct 27, 2026, 12:32:43 UTC
5.44 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Sparks
110 km S
Reno
112 km S
Carson City
150 km S
Paradise
209 km W
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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • USGSM 1.84

    nn00926307

    Depth:
    5.44 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 27, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth5.44 km
Significance52
Latitude40.4717
Longitude-119.3432
Event IDnn00926307
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Oct 27, 2026, 12:35:15 UTC

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 27, 2026, 12:35 UTC.

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