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Earthquakes in Nevada
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Nevada; the largest was a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the Preston, Nevada on 6 Oct 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 5
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 2
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 6
- M2.5+
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Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6ml | 62 km NW of Mesquite, Nevada, United States | |
| 2.0ml | 93 km NW of Moapa Valley, Nevada, United States | |
| 2.0ml | 94 km NW of Moapa Valley, Nevada, United States | |
| 1.9ml | 23 km NNE of Sunrise Manor, Nevada, United States | |
| 2.5ml | 66 km NNE of Pahrump, Nevada, United States |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mwr | Preston, Nevada | |
| 2.8ml | 32 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada, United States |
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Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mwr | Preston, Nevada | |
| 3.3ml | Preston, Nevada | |
| 2.8ml | 32 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada, United States | |
| 2.8ml | Near Sun Valley, Nevada, United States | |
| 2.7ml | 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, United States | |
| 2.6ml | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, United States |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Nevada.
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About earthquakes in Nevada
Nevada is one of the most seismically active states. The Basin and Range province is being stretched east–west, and the Walker Lane along the California border takes up part of the Pacific–North American plate motion.
Historic examples include the 1954 Fairview Peak (about M7.1) and Dixie Valley earthquakes, and the 2020 M6.5 Monte Cristo Range earthquake, the largest in the state in more than 65 years. The Reno–Carson City and Las Vegas areas both face earthquake hazard.
Local monitoring and information: Nevada Seismological Laboratory (University of Nevada, Reno).
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Nevada?
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Nevada, 2 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 5 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Nevada?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the Preston, Nevada on 6 Oct 2026, at a depth of 5 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Nevada since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 16 Dec 1954 (The 1954 Fairview Peak, Nevada Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Nevada?
100% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Nevada in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Nevada?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Nevada Seismological Laboratory (University of Nevada, Reno) (https://www.seismo.unr.edu/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
How are earthquakes assigned to Nevada on this page?
An earthquake is listed in Nevada when the nearest town to its epicentre, within 200 km, is in the state. Earthquakes farther offshore are not included. Counts of magnitude 2.5 and above are comparable between states; smaller earthquakes depend on how dense the local seismic network is.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.