2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Ruth, Nevada — March 17, 2026

2026-03-17 19:25:53 UTC (2026-03-17) · approx. 11:25 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:25 UTC≈ 11:25 AM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.270°, -115.016°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.27°, -115.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2696°N
-115.0155°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00912824
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.271°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 19:47:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00912824). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Ruth, Nevada — March 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00912824/