2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 11:09:57 UTC (8 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.28°, -119.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2787°N
-119.0981°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915825
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.052°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 17:29:08 UTC

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