2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 19:44:45 UTC (2026-04-17) · approx. 11:44 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time19:44 UTC≈ 11:44 AM UTC-8
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.303°, -119.125°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.30°, -119.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3029°N
-119.1250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915129
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.083°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 20:25:32 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915129). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 17, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915129/