Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.4 earthquake 19 km W of Preston, Nevada
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 19 km W of Preston, Nevada at Oct 9, 2026, 16:37 UTC, at a depth of 0 km. The epicentre was 220 km (137 mi) S of Elko.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.4 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 9, 2026, 16:37 UTC |
| Depth | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.885, -115.284 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 78 km S of Eureka, Nevada | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.4 | 23 km WNW of Preston, Nevada | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.4 | 19 km W of Preston, Nevada | 6 km / 3 mi | depth 5 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.