2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km NW of Cold Springs, NV — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 09:27:17 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 1:27 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time09:27 UTC≈ 1:27 AM UTC-8
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.700°, -120.008°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.70°, -120.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.7005°N
-120.0083°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75412462
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 22:07:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75412462). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km NW of Cold Springs, NV — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75412462/