Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M3.8 earthquake 55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada at Mar 31, 2026, 16:01 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. The epicentre was 87 km (54 mi) WNW of Elko. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	3.8 mw
Time	Mar 31, 2026, 16:01 UTC
Depth	7.0 km
Coordinates	41.172, -116.703
Felt reports	5
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
2.5	55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	1 km / 0 mi	depth 11 km	Oct 5, 05:42 UTC
2.6	52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	4 km / 2 mi	depth 9 km	Jun 15, 16:58 UTC
2.8	52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	2 km / 2 mi	depth 8 km	Jun 3, 14:06 UTC
2.9	55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	1 km / 1 mi	depth 9 km	Jun 3, 08:15 UTC
3.0	55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	0 km / 0 mi	depth 10 km	Apr 3, 10:11 UTC
2.6	54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	2 km / 1 mi	depth 11 km	Mar 31, 19:35 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.