2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — October 9, 2025

2025-10-09 20:04:45 UTC (2025-10-09) · approx. 12:04 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:04 UTC≈ 12:04 PM UTC-8
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.195°, -116.719°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.20°, -116.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.1950°N
-116.7188°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00905722
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
254.3°
Min Station Distance
0.313°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 23:11:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00905722). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 9, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — October 9, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00905722/