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M2.1 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 17:06:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 17:06:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.10470, -115.27230
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 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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