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M1.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 32 km SE of Alamo, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 15:04:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 15:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 32 km SE of Alamo, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 234 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 15:04:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.19390, -114.86750
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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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