2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 08:27:02 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 12:27 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:27 UTC≈ 12:27 AM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.442°, -116.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.44°, -116.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4420°N
-116.5065°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00923566
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.215°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 02:05:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00923566). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 75 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00923566/