2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 62 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — August 30, 2025

2025-08-30 21:53:44 UTC (2025-08-30) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 1:53 PM UTC-8
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.245°, -116.692°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.24°, -116.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.2446°N
-116.6917°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00903484
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
145.4°
Min Station Distance
0.332°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-19 21:59:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00903484). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 30, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 62 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — August 30, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00903484/