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M1.6 earthquake - 25 km ESE of Fallon Station, Nevada

Name: M1.6 earthquake - 25 km ESE of Fallon Station, Nevada
Start: 2026-10-15T23:57:06.176+00:00
Location: 25 km ESE of Fallon Station, Nevada

22 h ago · 15 Oct 2026, 23:57 UTC 25 km ESE of Fallon Station, Nevada

What happened

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck 25 km ESE of Fallon Station, Nevada on 15 Oct 2026, 23:57 UTC at a depth of 12 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Micro. Usually not felt, or felt only by a few people at rest. Recorded by instruments. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC

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