2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 72 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — March 15, 2026

2026-03-15 21:07:48 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 1:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 1:07 PM UTC-8
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.462°, -116.568°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.46°, -116.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4622°N
-116.5676°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00912716
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.454°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 21:35:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00912716). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 72 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00912716/