M2.8 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada

UTC time: 2026-04-14 01:35:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 01:35:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.32980, -119.02270
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 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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