2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — March 1, 2026

2026-03-01 19:39:18 UTC (2026-03-01) · approx. 11:39 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:39 UTC≈ 11:39 AM UTC-8
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.454°, -116.535°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.45°, -116.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4537°N
-116.5349°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911537
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.473°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911537). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — March 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911537/