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M2.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 07:26:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near NEVADA (United States) on August 6, 2025 at 07:26 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 07:26:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.41240, -116.54600
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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