2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 01:59:46 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:59 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:59 UTC≈ 5:59 PM UTC-8
Depth11.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.431°, -116.496°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.43°, -116.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
11.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4312°N
-116.4963°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923474
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
149.0°
Min Station Distance
0.203°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 03:01:30 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923474). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923474/