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M1.8 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 18 km E of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 10:39:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 18 km E of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 10:39:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.23390, -114.84710
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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