2.5

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

2026-04-18 16:38:25 UTC (20 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.33°, -119.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3311°N
-119.0361°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915337
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
99
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.080°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 23:49:20 UTC

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