M-0.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M-0.5 Earthquake near 34 km W of Indian Springs, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 11:24:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.5 earthquake was recorded near 34 km W of Indian Springs, Nevada (United States) on August 5, 2025 at 11:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 11:24:42 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.61800, -116.04660
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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