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M2.2 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 60 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 23:30:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 60 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on October 28, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 23:30:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.21320, -116.67510
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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