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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 01:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 01:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.55980, -119.67830
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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