Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Spanish Springs
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Spanish Springs, Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 90 km (56 mi) SSW of Spanish Springs, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year166
- Last 5 years346
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Spanish Springs
274 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Spanish Springs in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 93.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Spanish Springs
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 11 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Spanish Springs, answered
Was there an earthquake in Spanish Springs today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Spanish Springs in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Spanish Springs?
Over the last five years there were 346 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Spanish Springs, an average of 69 a year. 166 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 140% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Spanish Springs in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 79 km (49 mi) SE of Spanish Springs, 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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