Latest earthquakes near Elko, Nevada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Elko, Nevada, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Elko? If an earthquake is happening right now near Elko, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Elko Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Elko, Nevada in the past 10 years.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 11 | 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
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 125 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elko.
When was the last earthquake in Elko, Nevada?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Elko on the evening of May 18, 2025 at 20:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 298km east-northeast of Elko at a depth of 5km 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, 11 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 332 days.
