3.0

M3.0 Earthquake 20 km W of Preston, Nevada — September 27, 2026

2026-09-27 07:12:58 UTC (53 min ago) · approx. 11:12 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time07:12 UTC≈ 11:12 PM UTC-8
Depth3.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.923°, -115.300°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.92°, -115.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
3.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.9231°N
-115.3002°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00924934
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
136
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.384°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-27 07:50:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00924934). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 20 km W of Preston, Nevada — September 27, 2026. Retrieved September 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00924934/