M4.8 earthquake near Elko, Nevada
413 d ago · 30 Aug 2025, 18:59 UTC 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada on 30 Aug 2025, 18:59 UTC at a depth of 8 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Elko, about 87 km away in Nevada, United States.
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First reported by USGS
18 Oct 2026, 04:16 UTC
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