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M3.1 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 50 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 16:49:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 50 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 16:49:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.13050, -116.71830
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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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