2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — August 31, 2025

2025-08-31 21:00:45 UTC (2025-08-31) · approx. 1:00 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:00 UTC≈ 1:00 PM UTC-8
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.163°, -116.667°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.16°, -116.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.1631°N
-116.6669°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00907616
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
159.0°
Min Station Distance
0.262°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-21 22:14:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00907616). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 31, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — August 31, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00907616/