2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 02:43:09 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:43 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time02:43 UTC≈ 6:43 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.448°, -116.523°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.45°, -116.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4477°N
-116.5233°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00917641
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.225°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 03:24:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00917641). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00917641/