M3.0 Earthquake 54 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada — July 11, 2026
2026-07-11 17:40:09 UTC (37 min ago) · approx. 9:40 AM UTC-8 local
On July 11, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 54 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada, at a depth of 14.5 km and coordinates 37.4669°, -116.7000°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 529 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 74 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-116.7000°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Goldfield, Nevada?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 54 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada on July 11, 2026 at 17:40 UTC had a depth of 14.5 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 3.0 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00921481). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 11, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 54 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada — July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00921481/