M3.0 Depth: 6.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 17:21:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada (United States) on September 4, 2025 at 17:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 224 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 17:21:38 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.18490, -116.68320
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than 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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