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M3.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 05:54:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 05:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEVADA (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 05:54:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.49220, -114.06530
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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