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M0.2 Depth: 12.3 km

M0.2 Earthquake near 51 km NNW of Pahrump, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 05:05:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near 51 km NNW of Pahrump, Nevada (United States) on June 27, 2025 at 05:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 05:05:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.59720, -116.29120
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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