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M2.7 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 03:45:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 03:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 03:45:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.17160, -116.69140
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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