M-0.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M-0.2 Earthquake near 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 23:41:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.2 earthquake was recorded near 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada (United States) on September 17, 2025 at 23:41 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: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 23:41:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.76840, -116.25180
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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