2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 23:40:03 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 3:40 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 3:40 PM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.455°, -116.524°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.46°, -116.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4551°N
-116.5240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911426
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
296.0°
Min Station Distance
0.481°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-05 17:14:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911426). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911426/