Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Carson City
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Carson City, Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 40 km (25 mi) SW of Carson City, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year167
- Last 5 years418
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Carson City
283 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Carson City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 93.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Carson City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.5 | 20 km E of Markleeville, CA | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 1 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Carson City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Carson City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Carson City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Carson City?
Over the last five years there were 418 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Carson City, an average of 84 a year. 167 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 100% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Carson City in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 64 km (40 mi) E of Carson City, 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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