2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Mesquite, Nevada — December 17, 2025

2025-12-17 20:38:45 UTC (2025-12-17) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time20:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-8
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.793°, -114.099°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.79°, -114.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.7928°N
-114.0987°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uu80005873
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
149.0°
Min Station Distance
0.469°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-18 00:00:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uu80005873). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 17, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Mesquite, Nevada — December 17, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uu80005873/