2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 01:59:30 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.32°, -119.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3175°N
-119.0629°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915193
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.069°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-19 00:52:35 UTC

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