2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — October 15, 2026
2026-10-15 09:34:05 UTC (17 hours ago) · approx. 1:34 AM UTC-8 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time09:34 UTC≈ 1:34 AM UTC-8
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.337°, -119.015°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3368°N
-119.0150°E
-119.0150°E
Technical Information
Event ID
nn00925799
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.071°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 02:08:12 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00925799). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada — October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00925799/