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M2.7 earthquake 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada at Aug 20, 2026, 05:37 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. The epicentre was 60 km (37 mi) NNE of Pahrump. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude2.7 ml
TimeAug 20, 2026, 05:37 UTC
Depth7.2 km
Coordinates36.712, -115.746
Felt reports1
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
1.643 km NNE of Beatty, Nevada95 km / 59 midepth 0 km
1.725 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada65 km / 40 midepth 2 km
1.629 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada61 km / 38 midepth 12 km
1.613 km NNW of Summerlin South, Nevada63 km / 39 midepth 0 km
1.529 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada61 km / 38 midepth 13 km
1.729 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada60 km / 38 midepth 9 km
2.030 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada60 km / 37 midepth 9 km
1.928 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada62 km / 38 midepth 4 km
2.329 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada61 km / 38 midepth 3 km
2.029 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada61 km / 38 midepth 11 km
2.029 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada60 km / 37 midepth 4 km
1.629 km S of Alamo, Nevada69 km / 43 midepth 12 km
1.259 km SW of Rachel, Nevada67 km / 42 midepth 0 km
1.633 km S of Alamo, Nevada60 km / 38 midepth 4 km
2.617 km SSW of Beatty, Nevada94 km / 58 midepth 2 km
2.644 km NNW of Moapa Town, Nevada93 km / 58 midepth 6 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.