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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 58 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 01:28:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 58 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on September 20, 2025 at 01:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 01:28:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.20090, -116.68980
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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