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M1.6 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Las Vegas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 19:38:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Las Vegas (United States) on September 16, 2025 at 19:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 19:38:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Las Vegas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.23340, -115.28530
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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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