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M1.6 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 51 km N of Tonopah, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 21:57:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 51 km N of Tonopah, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 21:57:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.52650, -117.19630
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 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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