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M4.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 03:50:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 03:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 251 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 03:50:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.23400, -116.71810
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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