Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==

Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada, Reno


Version #910206: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 1:23:25 PM (PST) on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 62 km (38 miles) NNE (16 degrees) of Battle Mountain, NV.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:23:25 PM (PST)
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 21:23:25 (UTC)
Distance from Battle Mountain, NV - 62 km (38 miles) NNE (16 degrees)
Carlin, NV - 73 km (45 miles) NW (314 degrees)
Winnemucca, NV - 86 km (54 miles) ENE (75 degrees)
Elko, NV - 89 km (55 miles) WNW (295 degrees)
Spring Creek, NV - 108 km (67 miles) WNW (298 degrees)
Coordinates 41 deg. 10.2 min. N (41.170N), 116 deg. 43.9 min. W (116.731W)
Depth 6.47 km (4.00 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=7, Nph=13, Dmin=36.9 km, Rmss=0.1418 sec, Erho=0 km, Erzz=2.8626 km, Gp=253 degrees
Event ID# nn00910206
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