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M1.7 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 17 km N of Summerlin South, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 00:39:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 17 km N of Summerlin South, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 235 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 00:39:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.27110, -115.30330
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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