2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 27 km W of Empire, Nevada — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 06:56:10 UTC (4 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.57°, -119.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5744°N
-119.6670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00914931
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
173.0°
Min Station Distance
0.408°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 07:45:18 UTC

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