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M2.0 Earthquake 73 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 23:26:49 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 3:26 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 3:26 PM UTC-8
Depth10.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.451°, -116.548°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.45°, -116.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4513°N
-116.5477°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911422
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
269.0°
Min Station Distance
0.462°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-04 21:58:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911422). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 73 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911422/