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M2.8 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 16:31:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on September 9, 2025 at 16:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 16:31:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.18150, -116.68940
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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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