2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — September 17, 2025

2025-09-17 18:01:34 UTC (2025-09-17) · approx. 10:01 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:01 UTC≈ 10:01 AM UTC-8
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.180°, -116.768°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.18°, -116.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.1799°N
-116.7681°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00904495
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
139.7°
Min Station Distance
0.334°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-06 16:00:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00904495). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 17, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — September 17, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00904495/