2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 15:12:03 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:12 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:12 UTC≈ 7:12 AM UTC-8
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.442°, -116.512°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.44°, -116.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4421°N
-116.5121°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923438
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.217°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 16:27:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923438). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923438/