M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 25 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada
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A minor magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred early Sunday morning near Alamo, Nevada, at a shallow depth of 6.7 kilometers.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Nevada. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 ml was recorded 25 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada. The seismic event occurred at 06:42:25 UTC on February 22, 2026 (10:42 PM local time on February 21). The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 3.07.
Location Details
The epicenter was located at coordinates 37.1449°N and 115.2354°W, approximately 25 kilometers south-southwest of Alamo. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.669 km. This is classified as a shallow earthquake; shallow events (those less than 20 km deep) are typically felt more distinctly than deeper ones, though their impact area is often more localized.
Impact Assessment
At this time, there are no felt reports submitted to the USGS for this event. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or threat associated with this inland earthquake. No specific alert level has been assigned to this routine seismic activity.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are often felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in the region should be aware that minor aftershocks are a common occurrence following seismic activity of this nature.
Source
Data provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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