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M2.3 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 41 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 17:39:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 41 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 17:39:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.26990, -114.68130
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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