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M1.5 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 54 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 14:11:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 54 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 14:11:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.13000, -117.30190
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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