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M2.0 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada — March 3, 2026

2026-03-03 18:16:00 UTC (2026-03-03) · approx. 10:16 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:16 UTC≈ 10:16 AM UTC-8
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.660°, -116.271°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.66°, -116.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6596°N
-116.2708°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00911725
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-03 19:03:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00911725). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 3, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada — March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00911725/