Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Truckee
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Truckee, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 49 km (31 mi) S of Truckee, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year142
- Last 5 years268
M1+ in the last 7 days: 3. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Truckee
200 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Truckee in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 81.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Truckee
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.5 | 20 km E of Markleeville, CA | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 1 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Truckee, answered
Was there an earthquake in Truckee today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Truckee in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Truckee?
Over the last five years there were 268 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Truckee, an average of 54 a year. 142 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 165% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Truckee in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on May 1, 2026, 08:17 UTC, 98 km (61 mi) E of Truckee, at a depth of 5 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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