2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 87 km WSW of Preston, Nevada — September 15, 2025

2025-09-15 16:18:28 UTC (2025-09-15) · approx. 8:18 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time16:18 UTC≈ 8:18 AM UTC-8
Depth1.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.587°, -115.973°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.59°, -115.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
1.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5866°N
-115.9728°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00904388
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
155.2°
Min Station Distance
0.386°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-15 17:09:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00904388). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 15, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 87 km WSW of Preston, Nevada — September 15, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00904388/