2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 20:58:04 UTC (2026-05-05) · approx. 12:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:58 UTC≈ 12:58 PM UTC-8
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.432°, -116.510°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.43°, -116.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4319°N
-116.5097°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00917810
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
90
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.206°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 02:08:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00917810). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00917810/