2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 20 km ENE of Nelson, Nevada — February 12, 2026

2026-02-12 22:15:32 UTC (2026-02-12) · approx. 2:15 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 2:15 PM UTC-8
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.789°, -114.618°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.79°, -114.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7886°N
-114.6183°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00910732
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
79
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
1.392°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-12 22:18:11 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00910732). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 20 km ENE of Nelson, Nevada — February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00910732/