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M2.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 22:05:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA (United States) on May 15, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 22:05:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.71010, -117.19450
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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