2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 21 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 17:47:10 UTC (2026-05-16) · approx. 9:47 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:47 UTC≈ 9:47 AM UTC-8
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.807°, -117.019°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.81°, -117.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.8069°N
-117.0192°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918758
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 23:28:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918758). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 21 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918758/