M5.5 Earthquake near 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
About this earthquake
On April 14, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by NNSN.
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Depth profile
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Soda Lakes
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Mono Lake Volcanic Field
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Mono-Inyo Craters
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Mammoth Mountain
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Lassen Volcanic Center
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Ubehebe Craters
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.5 to M5.7.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.