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M1.8 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 30 km SE of Mina, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 10:17:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 10:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 30 km SE of Mina, Nevada (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 10:17:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.21020, -117.85210
Temperature
-6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — shallower than 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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