2.8
20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada
2026-02-16 18:50:45 UTC (3 days ago)
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.3 km
Shallow
Location
40.5953°N
-119.5896°E
-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
2026-02-17 02:03:59 UTC
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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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