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M2.1 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 52 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 02:18:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 52 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada (United States) on October 11, 2025 at 02:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 02:18:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.34020, -116.73760
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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