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USGSSeptember 23, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 1 km WNW of Sun Valley, Nevada

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 1 km WNW of Sun Valley, Nevada at a depth of 13 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,299th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
1 km WNW of Sun Valley, Nevada
State
Nevada
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
13.4 km
Time
2026-09-23 05:33:36 UTC
Felt reports
52 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.4)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
39.603, -119.788
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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