M1.5 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 23 km E of Alamo, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 15:19:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 15:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 23 km E of Alamo, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 15:19:38 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.35530, -114.89850
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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