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M2.3 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 2 km NNE of Fernley, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 20:47:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 2 km NNE of Fernley, Nevada (United States) on July 21, 2025 at 20:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 20:47:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.62920, -119.24330
Temperature
32.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — shallower than 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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