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M1.0 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 34 km WSW of Moapa Town, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 06:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2025 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 34 km WSW of Moapa Town, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 06:52:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.56040, -114.94900
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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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