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M3.4 Depth: 1.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 21 km W of Empire, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 01:24:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 01:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 21 km W of Empire, Nevada (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 01:24:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.57880, -119.59050
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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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