1.6

M1.6 Earthquake 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 20:57:37 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:57 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM1.6(ml)
Time20:57 UTC≈ 12:57 PM UTC-8
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.705°, -115.776°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.70°, -115.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
1.6 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.7045°N
-115.7762°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923531
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
38
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.150°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 21:48:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923531). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M1.6 Earthquake 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923531/