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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Mineral County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 06:05:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Mineral County (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 06:05:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Mineral County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.70750, -118.55100
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 89 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
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  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 109 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 211 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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