2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 05:48:07 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 9:48 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time05:48 UTC≈ 9:48 PM UTC-8
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.589°, -117.735°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.59°, -117.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.5890°N
-117.7350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00922853
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
115
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.180°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-25 09:11:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00922853). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00922853/