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M1.8 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 47 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 20:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 47 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on December 30, 2025 at 20:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 20:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.09380, -116.72640
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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