2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 46 km NW of Beatty, Nevada — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 21:53:51 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 1:53 PM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.214°, -117.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.21°, -117.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.2141°N
-117.1202°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923660
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.104°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-03 16:09:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923660). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 46 km NW of Beatty, Nevada — August 21, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923660/