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USGSSeptember 27, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 28 km NW of Preston, Nevada

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 28 km NW of Preston, Nevada at a depth of 1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,387th 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
28 km NW of Preston, Nevada
State
Nevada
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
1.0 km
Time
2026-09-27 13:56:22 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
39.102, -115.290
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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