3.0

M3.0 Earthquake 72 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 21:07:38 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 1:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 1:07 PM UTC-8
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.453°, -116.560°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.45°, -116.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4535°N
-116.5601°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911415
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
135
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.455°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911415). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 72 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911415/