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M5.0 Depth: 8.1 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 18:59:53 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Nevada on Aug 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) · 2025-08-30 18:59:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on August 30, 2025 at 18:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 244 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 18:59:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.13960, -116.71920
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Elko87.2 kmSE20'279
Boise278.3 kmN235'684
Sacramento496.9 kmSW524'943

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Jordan Craters
    Distance: 231 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'473 m ·Last eruption: -1250 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 256 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Diamond Craters
    Distance: 275 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'435 m ·Last eruption: -5610 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 300 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 348 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 363 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours8
First 24 hours24
First 72 hours32
Strongest subsequent eventM4.8
M4.82025-08-30 18:59:55 UTC27.8 kmNevada M4.32025-08-30 19:02:59 UTC13.1 kmNEVADA M4.32025-08-30 19:03:00 UTC6.1 kmElko County M3.22025-08-30 19:05:24 UTC0.9 km52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M3.12025-08-30 19:05:51 UTC21.8 km55 km NNW of Carlin, Nevada M3.02025-08-30 19:09:43 UTC3.7 kmNEVADA M3.12025-08-30 19:09:44 UTC5.4 km56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M2.92025-08-30 19:09:44 UTC3.7 km51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M3.02025-08-31 01:54:42 UTC8.8 kmNEVADA M3.12025-08-31 01:54:43 UTC2.4 km51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M2.72025-08-31 02:25:56 UTC1.9 km52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M2.92025-08-31 03:35:04 UTC3.9 km54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-03-31

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-08-30 18:59:50 UTC6.3 kmNEVADA M4.12025-05-14 12:35:18 UTC7.6 km57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M4.02025-05-14 12:35:17 UTC8.3 kmNEVADA M4.02025-03-31 16:28:14 UTC8.5 km57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada

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