M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 09:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA (United States) on September 29, 2025 at 09:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 09:30:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Nevada

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.17200, -116.76150

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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