2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 21:02:40 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 1:02 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:02 UTC≈ 1:02 PM UTC-8
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.332°, -119.041°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.33°, -119.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3321°N
-119.0406°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915378
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.081°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 21:51:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00915378). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00915378/