2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 16 km NNE of Hawthorne, Nevada — January 26, 2026

2026-01-26 21:38:05 UTC (2026-01-26) · approx. 1:38 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 1:38 PM UTC-8
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.663°, -118.570°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.66°, -118.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.6635°N
-118.5704°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00910019
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.257°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-27 02:06:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00910019). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 26, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 16 km NNE of Hawthorne, Nevada — January 26, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00910019/