2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 21:26:27 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:26 UTC≈ 1:26 PM UTC-8
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.340°, -119.023°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.34°, -119.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3396°N
-119.0235°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00917205
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 19:30:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00917205). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00917205/