2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 39 km WNW of Preston, Nevada — November 6, 2026

2026-11-06 21:34:06 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 1:34 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 1:34 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.052°, -115.483°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.05°, -115.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.0520°N
-115.4832°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00926740
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
175.0°
Min Station Distance
0.508°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-06 22:43:52 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00926740). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 39 km WNW of Preston, Nevada — November 6, 2026. Retrieved November 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00926740/