2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 29, 2026

2026-04-29 20:45:05 UTC (2026-04-29) · approx. 12:45 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:45 UTC≈ 12:45 PM UTC-8
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.302°, -119.098°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.30°, -119.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3017°N
-119.0982°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00916786
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.569°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-29 20:48:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00916786). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 29, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — April 29, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00916786/