Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 12.1 km
- Source
- USGS
19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
M2.8 Earthquake near 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
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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
ID
9e245159ed10025e67cf6e2634a8875e69a9039e
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 01:35:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.32980,
-119.02270
Temperature
8.4°C
Depth profile
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
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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