1.5

M1.5 Earthquake 4 km N of Blue Diamond, Nevada — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 18:12:49 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 10:12 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM1.5(ml)
Time18:12 UTC≈ 10:12 AM UTC-8
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.090°, -115.394°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.09°, -115.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
1.5 ml
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0900°N
-115.3942°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923451
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
35
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.732°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 19:41:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923451). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M1.5 Earthquake 4 km N of Blue Diamond, Nevada — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923451/