Latest earthquakes near Reno, Nevada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Reno, Nevada, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Reno? If an earthquake is happening right now near Reno, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Apr 17 11:57AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 04:12AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 186 mi SSE from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 12:50AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 24 mi WNW from Reno |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 06:57AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 50 mi ESE from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 04:07AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 59 mi S from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 09:23AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 142 mi WNW from Reno |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 04:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 176 mi W from Reno |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 07:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 53 mi SE from Reno |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 04:23PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 181 mi SSW from Reno |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 04:32PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 173 mi SE from Reno |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:34PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 132 mi SW from Reno |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 09:42AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 167 mi N from Reno |
| 5 days ago (Apr 12 08:53AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 169 mi WSW from Reno |
| 6 days ago (Apr 12 12:57AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 165 mi SW from Reno |
| 6 days ago (Apr 11 02:36PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 63 mi NNW from Reno |
| 6 days ago (Apr 11 11:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 60 mi WNW from Reno |
| 6 days ago (Apr 11 10:19AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 145 mi ESE from Reno |
| 7 days ago (Apr 11 01:31AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 91 mi WNW from Reno |
| 7 days ago (Apr 11 01:02AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 15 mi ESE from Reno |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 10:28PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 185 mi SSE from Reno |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 10:15PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 170 mi W from Reno |
| 7 days ago (Apr 10 07:38AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 174 mi WSW from Reno |
| 8 days ago (Apr 9 09:37AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 167 mi WSW from Reno |
| 8 days ago (Apr 9 09:05AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 86 mi SSE from Reno |
| 9 days ago (Apr 9 01:41AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 42 mi NNE from Reno |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Reno
Recent Reno Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Reno. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Reno and elsewhere.
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).
Reno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Reno, Nevada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Reno roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Reno in 2020. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Reno that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Reno in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Reno 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 | 171 | 89.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 9.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Reno
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Reno occurred on May 15, 2020 04:03 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 142 miles (228 km) south-east of Reno, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Reno in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1954 03:07, 99 miles (159 km) south-east of Reno. It is the strongest earthquake near Reno 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 Reno, 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 Reno.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 04:03AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.5 | 142 mi SE from Reno |
| Jul 8, 2021 03:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.0 | 73 mi SSE from Reno |
| Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.7 | 49 mi ESE from Reno |
| Dec 28, 2016 12:18AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.6 | 94 mi SSE from Reno |
| Dec 28, 2016 12:22AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.6 | 93 mi SSE from Reno |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:13AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 94 mi SSE from Reno |
| May 11, 2023 04:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 83 mi NW from Reno |
| Nov 13, 2020 01:13AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 141 mi SE from Reno |
| May 12, 2023 03:18AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 82 mi NW from Reno |
| Apr 11, 2020 07:36AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 117 mi SSE from Reno |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Reno
Nearest earthquakes from Reno
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Reno, Nevada. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2015 10:46PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 7 mi SSE from Reno |
| May 6, 2021 09:35PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.7 | 27 mi W from Reno |
| Jun 27, 2017 02:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 28 mi W from Reno |
| Mar 20, 2020 06:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 29 mi S from Reno |
| May 28, 2021 08:25AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 30 mi SSW from Reno |
| Aug 3, 2016 09:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 48 mi NNW from Reno |
| Aug 3, 2016 09:55PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 48 mi NNW from Reno |
| Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.7 | 49 mi ESE from Reno |
| Dec 9, 2024 04:39PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 49 mi ESE from Reno |
| Aug 8, 2022 01:44PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 68 mi SSE from Reno |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Reno
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Reno.
When was the last earthquake in Reno, Nevada?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Reno on the morning of April 17, 2025 at 11:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south-east of Reno at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Reno, Nevada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Reno, Nevada?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Reno on the night of December 16, 1954 at 03:07 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 159km east of Reno at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Reno since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Reno, Nevada?
In the past 10 years, 191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Reno. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
