2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 21:35:04 UTC (2026-04-17) · approx. 1:35 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:35 UTC≈ 1:35 PM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.302°, -119.121°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.30°, -119.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3017°N
-119.1215°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915142
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.080°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 20:29:23 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915142). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915142/