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.
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.
Apr 4, 2024 06:34PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck near Chico in The United States.
Reno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 200 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 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Reno roughly every 18 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 | 180 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 8.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Reno.
When was the last earthquake in Reno, Nevada?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Reno on the night of May 16, 2024 at 00:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 135km west-northwest of Reno at a depth of -0km 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, 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Reno. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
