Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==

Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada, Reno


Version #902629: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 5:03:36 AM (PDT) on Friday, August 15, 2025.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 14 km (9 miles) S of Reno, NV.
The hypocentral depth is 9 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:03:36 AM (PDT)
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:03:36 (UTC)
Distance from Reno, NV - 14 km (9 miles) S (189 degrees)
Mogul, NV - 14 km (9 miles) SSE (151 degrees)
Sparks, NV - 17 km (10 miles) SSW (209 degrees)
Verdi, NV - 17 km (11 miles) SE (136 degrees)
Incline Village, NV - 20 km (13 miles) NNE (32 degrees)
Coordinates 39 deg. 24.3 min. N (39.405N), 119 deg. 50.8 min. W (119.847W)
Depth 9.30 km (5.80 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=18, Nph=33, Dmin=6.8 km, Rmss=0.1152 sec, Erho=0 km, Erzz=0.9 km, Gp=78.87 degrees
Event ID# nn00902629
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