Minor M 3.2 Earthquake Recorded 29 km WNW of Gerlach, Nevada

What Happened

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.21 ml occurred on February 12, 2026, at 05:48:49 UTC. The seismic event was centered 29 kilometers west-northwest of Gerlach, Nevada. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at a depth of 15.981 kilometers.

Location Details

The epicenter was located at coordinates 40.7165°N and 119.6995°W. The depth of approximately 16 kilometers classifies this as a shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes—those occurring at depths less than 20 kilometers—are typically more likely to be felt by residents near the epicenter than deeper events of the same magnitude.

Impact Assessment

There is currently no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. As of the latest update, the USGS has not received any official felt reports from the public via the ‘Did You Feel It?’ system. No alert level color has been assigned, and the event data is currently being processed automatically.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are often felt by people in the immediate vicinity, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in the region should remain aware that minor seismic activity is a routine geological occurrence in Nevada.

Source

Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.