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M3.1 Depth: 8.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 07:09:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on July 16, 2025 at 07:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 07:09:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.19670, -116.72420
Temperature
18.6°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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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