2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 17:07:20 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 9:07 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:07 UTC≈ 9:07 AM UTC-8
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.285°, -119.123°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.29°, -119.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.2851°N
-119.1226°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918857
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.072°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 18:30:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918857). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918857/