Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==

Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada, Reno


Version #910336: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 5:49:55 PM (PST) on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The magnitude 2.5 event occurred 57 km (35 miles) NNE (18 degrees) of Battle Mountain, NV.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 2.5 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:49:55 PM (PST)
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:49:55 (UTC)
Distance from Battle Mountain, NV - 57 km (35 miles) NNE (18 degrees)
Carlin, NV - 70 km (43 miles) NW (311 degrees)
Winnemucca, NV - 85 km (53 miles) ENE (78 degrees)
Elko, NV - 87 km (54 miles) WNW (292 degrees)
Spring Creek, NV - 106 km (66 miles) WNW (295 degrees)
Coordinates 41 deg. 7.5 min. N (41.125N), 116 deg. 43.9 min. W (116.732W)
Depth 10.73 km (6.70 miles)
Quality Poor
Location Quality Parameters Nst=14, Nph=15, Dmin=94.8 km, Rmss=1.14 sec, Erho=4.34 km, Erzz=2.011 km, Gp=94 degrees
Event ID# nn00910336
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