Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.4 earthquake 23 km WNW of Preston, Nevada
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 23 km WNW of Preston, Nevada at Oct 17, 2026, 06:40 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 207 km (129 mi) S of Elko.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.4 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 17, 2026, 06:40 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.000, -115.309 |
| 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 | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 2 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.