2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 72 km NE of McGill, Nevada — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 13:50:57 UTC (13 hours ago) · approx. 5:50 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time13:50 UTC≈ 5:50 AM UTC-8
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.809°, -114.119°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.81°, -114.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.8092°N
-114.1186°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sy7w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.567°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 18:19:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sy7w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 72 km NE of McGill, Nevada — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sy7w/