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M2.3 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 3 km SSW of Enterprise, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 21:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 3 km SSW of Enterprise, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 21:33:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.99340, -115.25610
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than 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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