2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — January 2, 2026

2026-01-02 20:19:41 UTC (2026-01-02) · approx. 12:19 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:19 UTC≈ 12:19 PM UTC-8
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.204°, -116.683°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.20°, -116.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.2038°N
-116.6826°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00909168
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.325°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00909168). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada — January 2, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00909168/