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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Washoe County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 01:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Washoe County (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 01:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 01:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washoe County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.55980, -119.67830
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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