M1.2 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 45 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 19:18:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 45 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 236 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 19:18:24 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.71730, -116.30790
Temperature
39.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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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