2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 20:44:09 UTC (2 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.32°, -119.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3242°N
-119.0401°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915016
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.073°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 21:01:27 UTC

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