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M2.2 Depth: 11.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 00:19:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on October 31, 2025 at 00:19 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 00:19:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.19310, -116.66510
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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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