2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 14:26:42 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.28°, -119.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2825°N
-119.1029°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00915938
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 17:33:43 UTC

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