2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 15, 2026

2026-04-15 17:58:45 UTC (2026-04-15) · approx. 9:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:58 UTC≈ 9:58 AM UTC-8
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.314°, -119.069°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.31°, -119.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3143°N
-119.0688°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00914865
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-15 20:37:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00914865). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 15, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00914865/