2.4
Earthquake Details: 3 km SW of Burning Man Earth, Nevada, United States
Oct 8, 2026, 22:10:12
- Depth
- 6.868 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 8, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred on Oct 8, 2026 at 22:10:12. Epicenter: 3 km SW of Burning Man Earth, Nevada, United States. Reported depth: 6.8683 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 15:10:12 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 8, 2026, 22:10:12 UTC
6.868 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.553 km WNW of Petrolia, CAAfterM2.719 km WSW of Petrolia, CAAfterM2.310 km WNW of Caribou, CAAfterM2.45 km ESE of Sanger, CAAfterM3.023 km NE of Hydesville, CAAfterM3.012 km NE of Walker Lake, NevadaAfterM3.17 km NW of The Geysers, CAAfterM2.820 km ESE of Silver Springs, NevadaAfterM3.274 km W of Petrolia, CAAfterM2.712 km E of Austin, NevadaAfterM3.013 km W of Petrolia, CAAfterM2.510 km ESE of Gilroy, CAAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 2.37
nn00925493
- Depth:
- 6.87 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 8, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.868 km
Significance86
Latitude40.7472
Longitude-119.2644
Event IDnn00925493
Magnitude2.4
Updated:Oct 8, 2026, 22:44:33 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 8, 2026, 22:44 UTC.
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