Latest earthquakes near Elko, Nevada today

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List of latest earthquakes near Elko.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 11, 2024 10:25PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.5 156 mi S
from Elko
Dec 10, 2024 10:30PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.4 117 mi SW
from Elko
Dec 10, 2024 10:30PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.4 117 mi SW
from Elko
Dec 10, 2024 05:03AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.0 179 mi SW
from Elko
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.7 207 mi SW
from Elko
Dec 3, 2024 02:31AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.0 181 mi SW
from Elko
Nov 27, 2024 09:16PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.3 135 mi SW
from Elko
Nov 23, 2024 08:50PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 182 mi ENE
from Elko
Nov 23, 2024 04:42AM
(Los Angeles)
M 3.0 52 mi ENE
from Elko
Nov 17, 2024 08:03AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.0 186 mi S
from Elko
Nov 17, 2024 03:10AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 182 mi ENE
from Elko
Nov 16, 2024 01:31PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.5 103 mi SW
from Elko
Nov 2, 2024 01:27PM
(Los Angeles)
M 3.2 126 mi WSW
from Elko
Oct 23, 2024 12:25PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 168 mi S
from Elko
Oct 15, 2024 04:10PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 163 mi SW
from Elko
Oct 12, 2024 06:29PM
(Los Angeles)
M 3.1 170 mi S
from Elko
Oct 9, 2024 06:40PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.8 153 mi S
from Elko
Oct 8, 2024 08:00PM
(Los Angeles)
M 3.0 104 mi SW
from Elko
Oct 5, 2024 11:08PM
(Los Angeles)
M 3.3 171 mi S
from Elko
Sep 30, 2024 07:12AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 181 mi ENE
from Elko
Sep 27, 2024 11:52AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.5 128 mi ESE
from Elko
Sep 22, 2024 03:15PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.0 181 mi ENE
from Elko
Sep 18, 2024 01:17PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.3 181 mi ENE
from Elko
Sep 18, 2024 01:15PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.4 181 mi ENE
from Elko
Sep 18, 2024 12:02AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 181 mi ENE
from Elko

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Recent Elko Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Elko. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Elko and elsewhere.

Elko Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Dec 11, 2024 22:25

Average

A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Elko, Nevada in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Elko with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Elko in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Elko 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Elko (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 10 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Elko

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.7
On Aug 31, 2021 10:21.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Dec 16, 1954 03:07.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elko occurred on Aug 31, 2021 10:21 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 42 miles (67 km) east of Elko, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Elko in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1954 03:07, 156 miles (251 km) east of Elko. It is the strongest earthquake near Elko in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Elko, Nevada 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 Elko.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Elko.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 31, 2021 10:21AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.7 42 mi E
from Elko
Sep 9, 2019 09:25PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.6 99 mi SSW
from Elko
Jul 19, 2023 12:34AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.5 100 mi SSW
from Elko
May 5, 2024 04:30PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.4 181 mi ENE
from Elko
May 23, 2019 02:53AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 175 mi SSW
from Elko
Jun 29, 2024 04:35PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 111 mi SSW
from Elko
Apr 28, 2019 02:56PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 116 mi SW
from Elko
Dec 28, 2015 07:10AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 169 mi WNW
from Elko
Apr 28, 2019 10:03AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.0 116 mi SW
from Elko
Jun 3, 2016 12:19AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.0 86 mi S
from Elko

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Nearest earthquakes from Elko

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elko, Nevada. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Elko.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 31, 2021 10:21AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.7 42 mi E
from Elko
Jun 3, 2016 12:19AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.0 86 mi S
from Elko
Sep 9, 2019 09:25PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.6 99 mi SSW
from Elko
Jul 19, 2023 12:34AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.5 100 mi SSW
from Elko
Jun 29, 2024 04:35PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 111 mi SSW
from Elko
Apr 28, 2019 02:56PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 116 mi SW
from Elko
Apr 28, 2019 10:03AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.0 116 mi SW
from Elko
Dec 28, 2015 07:10AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 169 mi WNW
from Elko
May 23, 2019 02:53AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 175 mi SSW
from Elko
May 5, 2024 04:30PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.4 181 mi ENE
from Elko

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elko.

When was the last earthquake in Elko, Nevada?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Elko on the evening of December 11, 2024 at 22:25 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south of Elko at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elko, Nevada in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Elko, Nevada?

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Elko on the night of December 16, 1954 at 03:07 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 251km southwest of Elko at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Elko since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Elko, Nevada?

In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elko. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.