2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 03:42:50 UTC (4 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.32°, -119.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3174°N
-119.0535°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915760
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
145.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 17:03:43 UTC

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