2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 23 km NE of Hawthorne, Nevada — September 21, 2026

2026-09-21 23:39:42 UTC (2026-09-21) · approx. 3:39 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:39 UTC≈ 3:39 PM UTC-8
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.698°, -118.475°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.70°, -118.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.6981°N
-118.4748°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00924700
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
95
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.079°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 04:25:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00924700). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 21, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 23 km NE of Hawthorne, Nevada — September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00924700/