2.8

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

2026-04-20 07:42:58 UTC (10 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.28°, -119.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2816°N
-119.0893°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915788
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 17:16:28 UTC

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