Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sparks
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sparks, Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 77 km (48 mi) SSW of Sparks, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days5
- Last year167
- Last 5 years355
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sparks
279 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sparks in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 93.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sparks
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 2.5 | 20 km E of Markleeville, CA | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 1 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sparks, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sparks today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sparks in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sparks?
Over the last five years there were 355 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sparks, an average of 71 a year. 167 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 135% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sparks in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 75 km (46 mi) ESE of Sparks, 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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