Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 19.2 km
- Source
- USGS
18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
M2.9 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
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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
ID
2c4cfec17b42958430a85a11e33bdf5bd722510f
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 01:34:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.31000,
-119.06540
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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