Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Fernley
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Fernley, Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.8, 52 km (33 mi) SSE of Fernley, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year158
- Last 5 years334
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Fernley
262 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Fernley in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 91.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Fernley
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 6 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Fernley, answered
Was there an earthquake in Fernley today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Fernley in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Fernley?
Over the last five years there were 334 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Fernley, an average of 67 a year. 158 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 137% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Fernley in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 53 km (33 mi) SSE of Fernley, 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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