2.8

20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada

2026-02-16 18:50:45 UTC (3 days ago)

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (12.3 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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