2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 59 km S of Rachel, Nevada — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 20:44:20 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:44 UTC≈ 12:44 PM UTC-8
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.109°, -115.809°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.11°, -115.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.1095°N
-115.8095°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00909124
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
257.0°
Min Station Distance
0.114°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-05 23:25:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00909124). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 59 km S of Rachel, Nevada — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00909124/