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M1.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 9 km N of Spring Valley, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 21:10:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 9 km N of Spring Valley, Nevada (United States) on October 8, 2025 at 21:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 21:10:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.19430, -115.26360
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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