2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 18:00:14 UTC (53 min ago) · approx. 10:00 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:00 UTC≈ 10:00 AM UTC-8
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.334°, -119.013°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.33°, -119.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3336°N
-119.0130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923448
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
99
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.074°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 18:24:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923448). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923448/