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M1.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 53 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 11:10:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 11:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 53 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 11:10:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.11110, -115.88920
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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