2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 15 km NE of Austin, Nevada — October 15, 2026

2026-10-15 11:48:52 UTC (2026-10-15) · approx. 3:48 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time11:48 UTC≈ 3:48 AM UTC-8
Depth2.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.595°, -116.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.60°, -116.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
2.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.5954°N
-116.9398°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00925803
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.784°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 02:08:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00925803). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 15, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 15 km NE of Austin, Nevada — October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00925803/