2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 18:50:45 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 10:50 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:50 UTC≈ 10:50 AM UTC-8
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.595°, -119.590°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.60°, -119.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5953°N
-119.5896°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00910901
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
144.0°
Min Station Distance
0.439°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:53:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00910901). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada — February 16, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00910901/