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M3.9 Depth: 10.5 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 16 km SSE of Tonopah, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 12:30:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near 16 km SSE of Tonopah, Nevada (United States) on October 25, 2025 at 12:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 12:30:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.93490, -117.15480
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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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