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M3.0 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 01:54:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA (United States) on August 31, 2025 at 01:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 247 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 01:54:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.12870, -116.82320
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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