2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada — May 3, 2026

2026-05-03 20:05:11 UTC (2026-05-03) · approx. 12:05 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:05 UTC≈ 12:05 PM UTC-8
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.057°, -119.011°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.06°, -119.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.0573°N
-119.0114°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00917507
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.192°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 15:55:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00917507). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada — May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00917507/