2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada — December 17, 2025

2025-12-17 23:56:32 UTC (2025-12-17) · approx. 3:56 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 3:56 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.310°, -114.832°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.31°, -114.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.3103°N
-114.8325°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00908672
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
146.0°
Min Station Distance
0.199°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 13:56:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00908672). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 17, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada — December 17, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00908672/