2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 21 km W of Preston, Nevada — November 9, 2026

2026-11-09 22:56:58 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 2:56 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 2:56 PM UTC-8
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.932°, -115.310°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.93°, -115.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.9323°N
-115.3098°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00926833
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.388°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-09 23:13:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00926833). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 21 km W of Preston, Nevada — November 9, 2026. Retrieved November 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00926833/