M2.9 earthquake — 55 km NNE of Gabbs, Nevada
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 55 km NNE of Gabbs, Nevada on Nov 1, 2026 at 02:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.1 km |
| Coordinates | 39.336, -117.695 |
| Time | Nov 1, 02:43 UTC |
| Location | 55 km NNE of Gabbs, Nevada |
| USGS event ID | nn00926505 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 170 km | Oct 30, 15:45 UTC | 32 km SE of Bodie, CA |
| M2.7 | 269 km | Oct 30, 13:42 UTC | 22 km SSW of Big Pine, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.