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USGSApril 19, 2026

M4.5 earthquake, 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 3,780th 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.

M4.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
State
Nevada
Magnitude
4.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
9.6 km
Time
2026-04-19 14:39:16 UTC
Felt reports
135 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 5.5)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
39.269, -119.086
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in NevadaEarthquakes, April 2026

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