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M2.8 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEVADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 16:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEVADA (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 16:31:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.19510, -116.73630
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 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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