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M2.0 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada — March 6, 2026

2026-03-06 19:26:56 UTC (2026-03-06) · approx. 11:26 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:26 UTC≈ 11:26 AM UTC-8
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.655°, -116.270°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.66°, -116.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6551°N
-116.2701°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00912187
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-07 02:06:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00912187). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 6, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada — March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00912187/