2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 23 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 18:49:30 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:49 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:49 UTC≈ 10:49 AM UTC-8
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.594°, -119.624°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.59°, -119.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5944°N
-119.6243°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00922992
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
160.0°
Min Station Distance
0.432°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 19:05:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00922992). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 23 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00922992/