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M2.0 Depth: 15.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 26 km E of Alamo, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 04:43:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 04:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 26 km E of Alamo, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 04:43:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.32470, -114.87430
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to 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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