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M2.0 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 20:51:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near NEVADA (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 20:51:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.33130, -117.40850
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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