2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 28 km NW of Preston, Nevada — September 27, 2026

2026-09-27 13:56:22 UTC (25 min ago) · approx. 5:56 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time13:56 UTC≈ 5:56 AM UTC-8
Depth1.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.102°, -115.290°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.10°, -115.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
1.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.1025°N
-115.2896°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00924959
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
100
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
1.638°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-27 13:59:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00924959). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 28 km NW of Preston, Nevada — September 27, 2026. Retrieved September 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00924959/