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M1.5 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 27 km SE of Caliente, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 18:24:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 27 km SE of Caliente, Nevada (United States) on September 2, 2025 at 18:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 242 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 18:24:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.41830, -114.32180
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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