M3.4 earthquake - 19 km W of Preston, Nevada
1 d ago · 15 Oct 2026, 22:55 UTC 19 km W of Preston, Nevada
What happened
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 19 km W of Preston, Nevada on 15 Oct 2026, 22:55 UTC at a depth of 5 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Elko, about 215 km away in Nevada, United States.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC
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