2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Gerlach, Nevada — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 12:13:31 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 4:13 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:13 UTC≈ 4:13 AM UTC-8
Depth3.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.773°, -119.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.77°, -119.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.7726°N
-119.3977°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00925658
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
163.0°
Min Station Distance
0.326°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-12 17:43:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00925658). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Gerlach, Nevada — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00925658/