Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Reno
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Reno, Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 74 km (46 mi) SSW of Reno, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year167
- Last 5 years354
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Reno
278 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Reno in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 93.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Reno
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.5 | 20 km E of Markleeville, CA | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 1 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Reno, answered
Was there an earthquake in Reno today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Reno in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Reno?
Over the last five years there were 354 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Reno, an average of 71 a year. 167 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 136% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Reno in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 79 km (49 mi) ESE of Reno, 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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