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M3.0 Depth: 12.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 13:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 13:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEVADA (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 242 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 13:51:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.14780, -116.73530
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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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