M2.9 Depth: 19.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-14 01:34:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on April 14, 2026 at 01:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 01:34:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.31000, -119.06540
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
Shallow
19.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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