M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 07:09:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 07:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 07:09:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Nevada

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.11990, -116.68610

Temperature

18.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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