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M0.4 Depth: 4.3 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Nye County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 22:45:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Nye County (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 22:45:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nye County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.46600, -115.96110
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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