2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 58 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada — October 3, 2026

2026-10-03 13:58:29 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time13:58 UTC≈ 5:58 AM UTC-8
Depth0.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.109°, -116.058°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.11°, -116.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1089°N
-116.0575°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00925220
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
108
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
337.0°
Min Station Distance
1.162°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-03 14:24:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00925220). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 58 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada — October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00925220/