2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 78 km S of Eureka, Nevada — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 09:00:53 UTC (17 hours ago) · approx. 1:00 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time09:00 UTC≈ 1:00 AM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.810°, -116.035°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.81°, -116.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8100°N
-116.0347°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923036
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
0.580°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 09:19:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923036). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 78 km S of Eureka, Nevada — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923036/