2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 02:47:42 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:47 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time02:47 UTC≈ 6:47 PM UTC-8
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.456°, -116.523°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.46°, -116.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4557°N
-116.5227°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00917645
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.232°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 03:42:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00917645). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00917645/