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M1.2 Earthquake near 22 km E of Hawthorne, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-27 20:25:01 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On April 27, 2025 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 22 km E of Hawthorne, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 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: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
861902e0eaf03c4a2c628b1896d4aca8c5e4b6d8
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-04-27 20:25:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.56170, -118.37500
Temperature
4.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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