2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 17 km SSW of Beatty, Nevada — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 21:01:02 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 1:01 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:01 UTC≈ 1:01 PM UTC-8
Depth1.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.757°, -116.798°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.76°, -116.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.7567°N
-116.7984°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923949
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.120°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 00:30:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923949). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 17 km SSW of Beatty, Nevada — August 28, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923949/