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M3.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 12:01:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Nevada (United States) on September 4, 2025 at 12:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 12:01:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
isc
Coordinates
38.19900, -117.83300
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 107 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 114 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
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    Distance: 123 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
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    Distance: 135 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
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    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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