2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada — March 3, 2026

2026-03-03 17:35:38 UTC (2026-03-03) · approx. 9:35 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:35 UTC≈ 9:35 AM UTC-8
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.654°, -116.272°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.65°, -116.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6543°N
-116.2716°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911696
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.041°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-25 19:35:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911696). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 3, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada — March 3, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911696/