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M2.7 Depth: 12.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 47 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 07:50:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2025 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 47 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 07:50:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.18070, -116.89090
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — close to 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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