Latest earthquakes near Nevada, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nevada, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nevada? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nevada, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 26 05:19AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 54 mi SE from Reno |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 171 mi SSW from Las Vegas |
| 6 hours ago (Mar 26 12:16AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 55 mi SE from Reno |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 25 04:48PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 67 mi ENE from Las Vegas |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 25 03:57PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 68 mi ENE from Las Vegas |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 25 03:24PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 68 mi ENE from Las Vegas |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 25 01:56PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 168 mi WSW from Reno |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 08:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 173 mi SSW from Las Vegas |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:01AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 173 mi SSW from Las Vegas |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 134 mi WNW from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:45AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 133 mi WNW from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 11:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 174 mi W from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 08:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 146 mi SSW from Las Vegas |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 07:11AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.9 | 68 mi ENE from Las Vegas |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 11:15PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 47 mi ESE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:06PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 07:55PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 160 mi WSW from Las Vegas |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 05:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 03:49PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 02:24PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 173 mi SSW from Las Vegas |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 01:20PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:58AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 173 mi SSW from Las Vegas |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 10:30AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 148 mi SSE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 09:07AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 184 mi SW from Paradise |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 06:14AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 138 mi WSW from Las Vegas |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nevada
Recent Nevada Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nevada. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nevada and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2025 06:34PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Santa Rosa in The United States.
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Dec 5, 2024 10:44AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Eureka (The United States).
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Nevada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Nevada, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nevada roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nevada in 2019. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Nevada that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nevada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nevada during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 333 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nevada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nevada occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 140 miles (226 km) west-southwest of Las Vegas, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Nevada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 155 miles (249 km) west-southwest of Las Vegas. It is the strongest earthquake near Nevada in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nevada, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nevada.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 140 mi WSW from Las Vegas |
| May 15, 2020 04:03AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.5 | 142 mi SE from Reno |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 136 mi WSW from Las Vegas |
| Jul 8, 2021 03:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.0 | 73 mi SSE from Reno |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 159 mi W from Las Vegas |
| Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.7 | 49 mi ESE from Reno |
| Dec 28, 2016 12:22AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.6 | 93 mi SSE from Reno |
| Dec 28, 2016 12:18AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.6 | 94 mi SSE from Reno |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:13AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 94 mi SSE from Reno |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 147 mi W from Las Vegas |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nevada
Earthquakes by city in Nevada
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nevada, The United States.
Use this regional Nevada earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sparks, Carson City, Whitney, Pahrump, Winchester, Summerlin South, Fernley, Sun Valley, Mesquite, Boulder City and Spanish Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nevada.
When was the last earthquake in Nevada, The United States?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nevada on the night of March 26, 2025 at 05:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south-east of Reno at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nevada, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nevada, The United States?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nevada on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southwest of Las Vegas at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nevada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nevada, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nevada. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
