Earthquakes in Reno, Nevada
Last earthquake: 2 hours ago · 25 in past 30 days · Largest: M3.0 · Population 264K
Last updated: July 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM UTC · Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
No significant earthquakes recorded near Reno recently. Last M2.5+: 5 days ago.
Quick Facts — Earthquakes in Reno
- Population
- 264K
- Seismic activity level
- moderate
- Nearest major fault
- Mount Rose Fault Zone (8 km)
- Largest recorded nearby
- M7.1 (1954 Fairview Peak earthquake)
- 30-year probability M6.7+
- 30% (NSHM)
- Earthquakes past 30 days
- 25
- Last significant (M2.5+)
- 5 days ago
- 2026 total (M1.0+)
- 757
The Reno area averages about 1.4 magnitude 4.0+ earthquakes per year and has recorded 25 earthquakes (M1.0+) within 75 km in the past 30 days. The largest event in the past 30 days was a magnitude 3.0 event 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada.
Reno sits in the moderate category for U.S. seismic activity. The largest earthquake in or near Reno since records began was the magnitude 7.1 Fairview Peak earthquake in 1954, which struck approximately 159 km east of the city.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey's National Seismic Hazard Model, there is approximately a 30% probability of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake within 100 km of Reno in the next 30 years, and a 15% probability of a magnitude 7.0 or greater event. The largest credible earthquake predicted for the Reno area is a magnitude 7.0 event on the Mount Rose Fault Zone, which lies 8 km from downtown Reno. Source: Nevada Seismological Laboratory; USGS NSHM 2023
Reno sits in a region characterized by Basin and Range extensional tectonics, where normal faulting accommodates east-west crustal stretching at approximately 10 mm per year. Beyond the Mount Rose Fault Zone, secondary fault systems include the Walker Lane Belt and Genoa Fault. View all earthquakes in Nevada.
2026 Activity vs Historical Average
Earthquake Map — Reno Area
Fault Lines Near Reno
| Fault Name | Type | Distance | Max Credible Mag | Last Major Rupture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rose Fault Zone | normal | 8 km | M7.0 | paleoseismic data limited |
| Walker Lane Belt | right-lateral strike-slip | 20 km | M7.5 | 2026 (M5.7 Silver Springs) |
| Genoa Fault | normal | 50 km | M7.2 | paleoseismic ~500 CE |
| Pyramid Lake Fault Zone | right-lateral strike-slip | 35 km | M7.0 | paleoseismic data limited |
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Reno
Over the past 30 days, Reno has recorded 25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 2 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 25 shallow (<70 km). 13 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from -1.7 km to 13.4 km. 22 of the 25 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist; the remaining 3 are automatic and may be refined.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hours ago 2026-07-18 09:10:49 UTC | 1.9md | 10 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.412°, -120.159° | 2.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 1.9 earthquake 10 km NNE of Truckee, CA at 09:10 UTC on July 18, 2026. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
23 hours ago 2026-07-17 12:13:22 UTC | 1.9ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.316°, -119.062° | 7.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 17, 2026, Reno registered a magnitude 1.9 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 12:13 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-07-17 03:59:20 UTC | 1.6md | 12 km NE of Lake Davis, CA 39.959°, -120.388° | 3.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On July 17, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck 12 km NE of Lake Davis, CA. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M1.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-07-13 09:46:03 UTC | 3.0ml | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.347°, -119.002° | 6.9 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 13, 2026 at 09:46 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Reno over the past 30 days. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-07-13 01:14:06 UTC | 1.7ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.315°, -119.063° | 6.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 1.7 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada came in on July 13, 2026 at 01:14 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M1.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-05 2026-07-05 18:17:22 UTC | 1.5ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.307°, -119.073° | 10.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:17 UTC on July 5, 2026, a magnitude 1.5 tremor occurred 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. It arrived roughly 70 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M1.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-05 2026-07-05 02:34:21 UTC | 1.6ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.320°, -119.058° | 9.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 1.6 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 02:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 55 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M1.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-04 2026-07-04 15:58:39 UTC | 1.9ml | 14 km E of Fernley, Nevada 39.597°, -119.088° | 12.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 1.9 seismic event took place 14 km E of Fernley, Nevada on July 4, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 19:50:10 UTC | 2.4ml | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.278°, -119.103° | 8.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 19:50 UTC on July 2, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 09:37:50 UTC | 1.5ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.282°, -119.109° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 1.5 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 09:37 UTC on July 2, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M1.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 16:33:36 UTC | 1.9ml | 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.344°, -119.016° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 1, 2026 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude 1.9 earthquake struck 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 57 hours earlier. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 13:12:44 UTC | 2.3ml | 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.346°, -119.014° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 1, 2026, Reno registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 13:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 54 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 12:14:56 UTC | 1.6ml | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.342°, -119.004° | 5.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on July 1, 2026 at 12:14 UTC. It arrived roughly 53 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M1.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 21:52:17 UTC | 1.5ml | 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.278°, -119.112° | 5.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 30, 2026, Reno registered a magnitude 1.5 earthquake 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 21:52 UTC. Coming 38 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M1.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 10:50:21 UTC | 2.3ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.324°, -119.058° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 10:50 UTC on June 30, 2026, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 27 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-29 2026-06-29 07:23:20 UTC | 2.5ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.315°, -119.062° | 7.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 29, 2026 at 07:23 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-29 2026-06-29 07:22:55 UTC | 1.9ml | 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.335°, -119.082° | 13.4 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 07:22 UTC on June 29, 2026, a magnitude 1.9 tremor occurred 15 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 08:30:06 UTC | 2.2md | 12 km NNW of Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV 39.343°, -120.000° | -1.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 12 km NNW of Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV at 08:30 UTC on June 24, 2026. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 08:18:00 UTC | 1.6ml | 6 km SSE of Floriston, California 39.340°, -119.998° | 4.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 1.6 seismic event took place 6 km SSE of Floriston, California on June 24, 2026 at 08:18 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M1.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 07:54:55 UTC | 2.0ml | 6 km SSE of Floriston, California 39.338°, -119.996° | 4.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 6 km SSE of Floriston, California came in on June 24, 2026 at 07:54 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-23 2026-06-23 14:36:30 UTC | 1.9ml | 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.343°, -119.013° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 1.9 earthquake 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 14:36 UTC on June 23, 2026. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-23 2026-06-23 12:12:01 UTC | 2.1ml | 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.343°, -119.013° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 23, 2026, with origin time 12:12 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-21 2026-06-21 19:50:02 UTC | 1.9ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.317°, -119.064° | 8.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 21, 2026 brought a magnitude 1.9 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 19:50 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-21 2026-06-21 07:08:10 UTC | 1.8md | 8 km NNW of Dollar Point, CA 39.252°, -120.145° | 9.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 1.8 event was detected 8 km NNW of Dollar Point, CA on June 21, 2026, with origin time 07:08 UTC. See the M1.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-20 2026-06-20 15:37:10 UTC | 1.9ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.319°, -119.061° | 8.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 20, 2026 at 15:37 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M1.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Common Questions About Earthquakes in Reno
How often do earthquakes happen in Reno?
Reno experiences moderate earthquake activity. The area averages 13.3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater per year, with 0.12 reaching magnitude 5.0 or higher. In the past 30 days, 25 earthquakes (M1.0+) have been recorded within 75 km of the city.
What was the biggest earthquake to hit Reno?
The largest earthquake in or near Reno since records began was the magnitude 7.1 Fairview Peak earthquake in 1954, which struck approximately 159 km east of the city.
What is the earthquake risk in Reno?
Earthquakes cannot be predicted with precision. However, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates there is approximately a 30% probability of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake within 100 km of Reno in the next 30 years. The most likely source is the Mount Rose Fault Zone, which has a maximum credible magnitude of 7.0.
What fault lines are near Reno?
The Mount Rose Fault Zone runs approximately 8 km from Reno and is the most significant local seismic threat, with a maximum credible magnitude of 7.0. Other nearby faults include the Walker Lane Belt (20 km), the Genoa Fault (50 km), the Pyramid Lake Fault Zone (35 km).
Was there an earthquake in Reno today?
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater have been recorded near Reno in the past 24 hours. The most recent M2.5+ event was 5 days ago.
About This Page
This page is maintained by Earthquake Tracker, an independent seismic activity reporting service. Earthquake data is sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program and updated every hour. Probability estimates use the USGS National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM 2023). Historical earthquake data is sourced from the USGS Historical Earthquake Catalog. Fault information comes from the USGS Quaternary Fault and Fold Database and SCEC Community Fault Model.
Last data refresh: July 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM UTC