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USGSOctober 20, 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NV

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NV at a depth of 11 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 10,133rd 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.

M2.8

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NV
State
Nevada
Magnitude
2.8 (duration magnitude)
Depth
11.3 km
Time
2026-10-20 07:52:08 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
37.976, -118.669
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in NevadaEarthquakes, October 2026

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