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M1.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 61 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 12:54:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 12:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 61 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 12:54:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.16560, -115.98050
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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