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M2.4 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 68 km WSW of Preston, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 01:54:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 68 km WSW of Preston, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 01:54:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.63720, -115.77030
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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