Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near South Lake Tahoe
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of South Lake Tahoe, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 9 km (6 mi) WSW of South Lake Tahoe, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year167
- Last 5 years417
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near South Lake Tahoe
279 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of South Lake Tahoe in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 93.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near South Lake Tahoe
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.5 | 20 km E of Markleeville, CA | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 1 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in South Lake Tahoe, answered
Was there an earthquake in South Lake Tahoe today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of South Lake Tahoe in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near South Lake Tahoe?
Over the last five years there were 417 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of South Lake Tahoe, an average of 83 a year. 167 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 100% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near South Lake Tahoe in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 87 km (54 mi) ENE of South Lake Tahoe, at a depth of 8 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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