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M2.2 Depth: 15.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 46 km S of Caliente, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 00:23:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 46 km S of Caliente, Nevada (United States) on July 7, 2025 at 00:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 219 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 00:23:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.20380, -114.60590
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to 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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