2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 17:05:22 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 9:05 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:05 UTC≈ 9:05 AM UTC-8
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.281°, -119.106°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.28°, -119.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2813°N
-119.1059°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918854
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 17:28:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918854). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918854/