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1.8

Earthquake M 1.8 in the area of Silver Peak, Nevada, 28 October 2026, 11:15 UTC

Recorded 11 h ago. Updated 19:39.

Magnitude
ml 1.8
Time (UTC)
11:15:45
Depth
1 km
Coordinates
37.840 N 117.723 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
19:39

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.8 was recorded at a depth of 1 km, near Silver Peak, on 28/10 at 11:15 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.8). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 8 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.8). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.8). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 1 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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