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M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 15 km SE of Mount Charleston, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 00:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2025 at 00:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 15 km SE of Mount Charleston, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 234 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 00:12:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.16370, -115.52190
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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