Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sun Valley
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sun Valley, Nevada, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.3, 82 km (51 mi) SSW of Sun Valley, on 2026-10-02.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year166
- Last 5 years347
M1+ in the last 7 days: 4. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sun Valley
274 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sun Valley in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 93.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sun Valley
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.9 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km WSW of South Lake Tahoe, CA | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 11 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sun Valley, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sun Valley today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sun Valley in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sun Valley?
Over the last five years there were 347 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sun Valley, an average of 69 a year. 166 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 139% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sun Valley in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 9, 2024, 23:08 UTC, 80 km (50 mi) SE of Sun Valley, 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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