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USGSSeptember 13, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at a depth of 7 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,997th 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
18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
State
Nevada
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
7.4 km
Time
2026-09-13 17:30:45 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 1)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
39.311, -119.061
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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