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M2.0 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 17:53:33 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 9:53 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time17:53 UTC≈ 9:53 AM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.307°, -119.078°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.31°, -119.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3067°N
-119.0783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915002
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.063°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 21:41:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915002). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915002/