2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km W of Preston, Nevada — October 6, 2026

2026-10-06 17:43:42 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:43 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 9:43 AM UTC-8
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.912°, -115.273°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.91°, -115.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.9117°N
-115.2731°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00925376
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.368°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 17:58:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00925376). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km W of Preston, Nevada — October 6, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00925376/