2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km NW of Preston, Nevada — September 27, 2026

2026-09-27 08:25:52 UTC (51 min ago) · approx. 12:25 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time08:25 UTC≈ 12:25 AM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.103°, -115.420°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.10°, -115.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.1033°N
-115.4196°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00924951
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
130
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
130.0°
Min Station Distance
1.647°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-27 08:28:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00924951). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km NW of Preston, Nevada — September 27, 2026. Retrieved September 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00924951/