2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 40 km SE of Goldfield, Nevada — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 17:28:55 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 9:28 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:28 UTC≈ 9:28 AM UTC-8
Depth11.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.435°, -116.936°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.43°, -116.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
11.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.4349°N
-116.9363°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918862
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
117.0°
Min Station Distance
0.170°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 18:06:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918862). 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 40 km SE of Goldfield, Nevada — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918862/