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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 21 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 15:20:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 21 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada (United States) on December 27, 2025 at 15:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 15:20:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.16060, -119.04740
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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