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M4.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 05:27:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 05:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 247 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 05:27:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.15130, -116.71670
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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