2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 78 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — March 1, 2026

2026-03-01 20:23:04 UTC (2026-03-01) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-8
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.488°, -116.504°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.49°, -116.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4878°N
-116.5045°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911543
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
70
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
198.0°
Min Station Distance
1.042°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-01 20:25:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911543). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 1, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 78 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — March 1, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911543/