2.6

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

2026-04-16 20:44:09 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:44 UTC≈ 12:44 PM UTC-8
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.324°, -119.040°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
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
2026-07-03 01:37:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915016). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915016/