2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 10:52:59 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 2:52 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time10:52 UTC≈ 2:52 AM UTC-8
Depth12.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.400°, -119.047°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.40°, -119.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
12.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3996°N
-119.0466°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00917880
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 10:41:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00917880). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00917880/