M2.81 Earthquake – 18 km W of Preston, Nevada
6 October 2026, 17:43 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.81 earthquake struck 18 km W of Preston, Nevada on 6 October 2026, 17:43 UTC, at a depth of 8.4 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.81 (ml)
- Location
- 18 km W of Preston, Nevada
- Date & time
- 6 October 2026, 17:43 UTC
- Coordinates
- 38.9117, -115.2731
- Depth
- 8.44 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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