2.5

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

2026-05-08 02:32:02 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:32 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time02:32 UTC≈ 6:32 PM UTC-8
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.447°, -116.509°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.45°, -116.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4472°N
-116.5086°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918033
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
0.221°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 16:13:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918033). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918033/