Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 156 km from South Lake Tahoe, United States

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 06:02 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 3:52 AM (EDT) 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NV at a depth of 11 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 37.98°, -118.67° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 11
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 3:52 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 07:52
Coordinates: 37.976, -118.669

Updates

M 2.8 - 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NVOct 21, 2026, 06:02 UTC
M 2.8 - 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NVOct 21, 2026, 02:07 UTC
M 2.8 - 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NVOct 20, 2026, 17:15 UTC
M 2.8 - 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NVOct 20, 2026, 08:22 UTC
M 2.8 - 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NVOct 20, 2026, 08:12 UTC

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