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M1.7 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Las Vegas, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-25 22:05:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) on March 25, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 22:05:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Nevada
City
Las Vegas
County
Clark County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.17450, -115.17270
Temperature
32.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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