2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 80 km N of Rachel, Nevada — March 5, 2026

2026-03-05 20:51:58 UTC (2026-03-05) · approx. 12:51 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:51 UTC≈ 12:51 PM UTC-8
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.368°, -115.815°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.37°, -115.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.3685°N
-115.8146°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00912104
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
115.0°
Min Station Distance
0.181°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-23 16:55:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00912104). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 80 km N of Rachel, Nevada — March 5, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00912104/