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M1.4 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sandy Valley (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 00:03:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Sandy Valley (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 00:03:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Sandy Valley
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.82110, -115.57990
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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