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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 07:29:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nevada (United States) on October 1, 2025 at 07:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 07:29:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
isc
Coordinates
41.14500, -116.73500
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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