2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 19:21:56 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 11:21 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:21 UTC≈ 11:21 AM UTC-8
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.319°, -119.058°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.32°, -119.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3185°N
-119.0578°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915008
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.069°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 21:13:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915008). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915008/