2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 21:43:55 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:43 UTC≈ 1:43 PM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.330°, -119.024°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.33°, -119.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3300°N
-119.0244°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915027
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.079°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 04:11:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915027). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 16, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915027/