2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 18 km W of Preston, Nevada — October 7, 2026

2026-10-07 11:31:45 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:31 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time11:31 UTC≈ 3:31 AM UTC-8
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.902°, -115.278°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.90°, -115.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.9018°N
-115.2777°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00925420
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
109
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.375°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-07 11:53:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00925420). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 7, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 18 km W of Preston, Nevada — October 7, 2026. Retrieved October 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00925420/