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Earthquakes in Nevada
In the last 30 days there were 24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.1, 20 km W of Preston, Nevada, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Nevada
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days24
- Last year344
- Last 5 years1,036
M1+ in the last 7 days: 21. Methodology
647 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Nevada in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 105.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Nevada
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nevada, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nevada today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Nevada in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Nevada have each year?
Over the last five years there were 1,036 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Nevada, an average of 207 a year. 344 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Nevada in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 2024 Parker Butte, Nevada Earthquake. See this earthquake
An earthquake belongs to the state USGS names in its location. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Nevada
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 167 | 354 |
| Sparks | 167 | 355 |
| Carson City | 167 | 418 |
| Elko | 25 | 159 |
| Fernley | 158 | 334 |
| Sun Valley | 166 | 347 |
| Spanish Springs | 166 | 346 |