2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 21:24:43 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 1:24 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:24 UTC≈ 1:24 PM UTC-8
Depth11.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.308°, -119.069°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.31°, -119.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3081°N
-119.0686°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00918956
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.061°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-25 22:12:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00918956). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada — May 20, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00918956/