Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==

Seismological Laboratory, University of Nevada, Reno


Version #913697: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A minor earthquake occurred at 3:11:05 AM (PDT) on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 62 km (39 miles) NNE (19 degrees) of Battle Mountain, NV.
The hypocentral depth is 10 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 3.0 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:11:05 AM (PDT)
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:11:05 (UTC)
Distance from Battle Mountain, NV - 62 km (39 miles) NNE (19 degrees)
Carlin, NV - 71 km (44 miles) NW (316 degrees)
Elko, NV - 87 km (54 miles) WNW (296 degrees)
Winnemucca, NV - 89 km (55 miles) ENE (75 degrees)
Spring Creek, NV - 106 km (66 miles) WNW (298 degrees)
Coordinates 41 deg. 10.2 min. N (41.171N), 116 deg. 41.9 min. W (116.698W)
Depth 10.36 km (6.40 miles)
Quality Poor
Location Quality Parameters Nst=25, Nph=26, Dmin=131.9 km, Rmss=0.49 sec, Erho=3.87 km, Erzz=2.012 km, Gp=76 degrees
Event ID# nn00913697
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