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M3.3 Depth: 1.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 53 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 14:14:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 53 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 14:14:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.19810, -116.78680
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 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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