3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 29 km SSW of Alamo, NevadaApril 29, 2026

2026-04-29 15:33:17 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:33 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time15:33 UTC7:33 AM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.118°, -115.296°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On April 29, 2026 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 29 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada, at a depth of 8.3 km and coordinates 37.1182°, -115.2965°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.12°, -115.30°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M3.2 earthquake near 29 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.1182°N
-115.2965°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
0.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00916735
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.268°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-29 15:48:30 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Alamo, Nevada?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 29 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada on April 29, 2026 at 15:33 UTC had a depth of 8.3 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00916735). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 29, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 29 km SSW of Alamo, NevadaApril 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00916735/