Earthquakes in Reno, Nevada
Last earthquake: 7 hours ago · 93 in past 30 days · Largest: M4.0 · Population 264K
Last updated: June 15, 2026 at 08:58 AM UTC · Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
No earthquakes M2.5+ in the past 6 hours near Reno. Most recent: M2.7 7 hours 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
- 93
- Last significant (M2.5+)
- 7 hours ago
- 2026 total (M1.0+)
- 727
Reno experienced a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 2 days ago 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada, at a depth of 2.0 km. Over the past 7 days, 17 earthquakes (M1.0+) have been recorded within 75 km.
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
M3.0+ earthquakes
52
avg: 13.3/yr
Well above normal
M4.0+ earthquakes
9
avg: 1.4/yr
Last: 62d ago
M5.0+ earthquakes
2
avg: 0.12/yr
Last: 62d ago
Days since last M3.0+
62
felt threshold
Past 24 Hours
1
earthquakes (M1.0+)
Largest: M2.7
Past 7 Days
17
earthquakes (M1.0+)
Largest: M4.0
Past 30 Days
93
earthquakes (M1.0+)
Largest: M4.0
2026 YTD
727
earthquakes (M1.0+)
Largest: M5.7
Recent Significant Earthquakes Near Reno
4.03.43.73.3
20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
2 days ago · Depth: 2.0 km · 136 felt reports
17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada
12 days ago · Depth: 6.0 km · 7 felt reports
17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
17 days ago · Depth: 5.0 km · 39 felt reports
9 km NNE of Truckee, CA
23 days ago · Depth: 11.3 km · 48 felt reports
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 93 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 12 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 93 shallow (<70 km). 33 of the epicenters were offshore. 11 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 244 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Cluster detection flagged 1 aftershock sequence; the largest contained 3 smaller events within 20 km and 72 hours of its mainshock. Focal depths ranged from -1.3 km to 12.7 km. 82 of the 93 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist; the remaining 11 are automatic and may be refined.
Leading the list is a magnitude 4.0 event near 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 2.0 km depth, which drew 136 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 3.7 near 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, trails by 0.3 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 3.4 earthquake near 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada.
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.
Showing 30 of 33 (filtered from 93)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 hours ago 2026-06-15 01:21:15 UTC | 2.7ml | 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.269°, -119.089° | 9.7 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 15, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. Coming 61 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.269°, -119.089°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-06-12 12:16:15 UTC | 2.4ml | 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.344°, -119.023° | 8.4 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 12:16 UTC on June 12, 2026, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 8.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.344°, -119.023°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-06-12 12:12:29 UTC | 4.0mwr | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.346°, -119.000° | 2.0 km | 136 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 12, 2026 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Of every earthquake currently listed for Reno, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 136 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Reno over the past 30 days. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.0 (moderate). At a depth of just 2.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 39.346°, -119.000°. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-06-12 08:42:05 UTC | 2.2ml | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.344°, -119.011° | 6.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 12, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 08:42 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 44 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.344°N, -119.011°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-06-10 17:22:33 UTC | 2.2ml | 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.276°, -119.094° | 5.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 10, 2026 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 5.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.276°, -119.094°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-06-10 12:49:31 UTC | 2.8ml | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.316°, -119.056° | 9.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 12:49 UTC on June 10, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 11 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 9.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.316°, -119.056°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-07 2026-06-07 14:58:03 UTC | 2.2md | 8 km NE of Lake Davis, CA 39.926°, -120.412° | 8.3 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km NE of Lake Davis, CA came in on June 7, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. At a depth of 8.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.926°, -120.412°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 11:21:10 UTC | 2.7ml | 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.274°, -119.098° | 8.5 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 5, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 11:21 UTC. It arrived roughly 53 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.274°, -119.098°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 10:51:53 UTC | 2.5ml | 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.273°, -119.098° | 8.6 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 5, 2026, Reno registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 10:51 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 53 hours earlier. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.273°N, -119.098°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-03 2026-06-03 06:17:56 UTC | 3.4mwr | 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.280°, -119.114° | 6.0 km | 7 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 06:17 UTC on June 3, 2026. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 11 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.2, classified as light shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 6.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-03 2026-06-03 06:15:15 UTC | 2.0ml | 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.275°, -119.107° | 8.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 18 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 3, 2026 at 06:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.275°N, -119.107°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-03 2026-06-03 00:04:38 UTC | 2.8ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.305°, -119.081° | 8.9 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 3, 2026, with origin time 00:04 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 12 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 8.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.305°, -119.081°. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 03:25:22 UTC | 2.1ml | 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.340°, -119.016° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 19 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on June 1, 2026, with origin time 03:25 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 9 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 39.340°, -119.016°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-30 2026-05-30 12:36:15 UTC | 2.1md | 19 km N of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA 39.972°, -120.160° | 3.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 19 km N of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA came in on May 30, 2026 at 12:36 UTC. At a depth of just 3.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.972°, -120.160°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 23:06:49 UTC | 2.3md | 4 km SW of Tahoe Vista, CA 39.220°, -120.083° | 5.7 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km SW of Tahoe Vista, CA at 23:06 UTC on May 29, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.220°, -120.083°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 09:18:09 UTC | 2.0md | 4 km WSW of Tahoe Vista, CA 39.224°, -120.089° | 5.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 29, 2026 at 09:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 4 km WSW of Tahoe Vista, CA. The event originated approximately 5.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.224°, -120.089°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 07:56:30 UTC | 2.0md | 3 km WSW of Tahoe Vista, CA 39.226°, -120.084° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 3 km WSW of Tahoe Vista, CA on May 29, 2026 at 07:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.226°N, -120.084°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-28 2026-05-28 11:52:23 UTC | 2.2ml | 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.322°, -119.043° | 10.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 28, 2026 at 11:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 39.322°, -119.043°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-28 2026-05-28 11:48:35 UTC | 3.7mwr | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.325°, -119.052° | 5.0 km | 39 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 28, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. Nearby residents submitted 39 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.9 — considered light. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.325°N, -119.052°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 23:00:11 UTC | 2.1md | 16 km SE of Whitehawk, CA 39.611°, -120.437° | -1.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 16 km SE of Whitehawk, CA on May 26, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. At just -1.3 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.611°, -120.437°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-24 2026-05-24 05:09:13 UTC | 2.0ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.321°, -119.061° | 8.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, logged at 05:09 UTC. Coming 63 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 8.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.321°, -119.061°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 19:45:59 UTC | 3.3ml | 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.404°, -120.135° | 11.3 km | 48 | II | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 22, 2026, Reno registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA at 19:45 UTC. 48 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.7 (weak). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 39.404°, -120.135°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 19:44:55 UTC | 2.5ml | 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.399°, -120.136° | 9.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA on May 22, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.3 km depth. Coordinates: 39.399°, -120.136°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 19:44:55 UTC | 2.5ml | 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.403°, -120.137° | 9.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA with origin time 19:44 UTC on May 22, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 9.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.403°, -120.137°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 16:06:42 UTC | 2.1md | 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA 39.404°, -120.136° | 8.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:06 UTC on May 22, 2026, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 39.404°, -120.136°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 14:15:36 UTC | 2.1ml | 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.285°, -119.115° | 8.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 21, 2026, Reno registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 14:15 UTC. Coming 17 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.2 km depth. Coordinates: 39.285°, -119.115°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-20 2026-05-20 21:24:43 UTC | 2.8ml | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.308°, -119.069° | 11.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:24 UTC on May 20, 2026, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 11.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.308°N, -119.069°E. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 17:07:20 UTC | 2.1ml | 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.285°, -119.123° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 16 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada with origin time 17:07 UTC on May 18, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 47 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.285°N, -119.123°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 17:05:22 UTC | 2.3ml | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.281°, -119.106° | 9.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada on May 18, 2026, with origin time 17:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 47 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 9.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 39.281°N, -119.106°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 14:19:40 UTC | 2.1ml | 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada 39.282°, -119.111° | 8.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 17 km SSE of Silver Springs, Nevada at 14:19 UTC on May 18, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 44 hours earlier. At a depth of 8.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.282°N, -119.111°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude ({magType} = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
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, 93 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?
Yes — a magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 7 hours ago 20 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada, within 75 km of Reno.
How do I prepare for an earthquake in Reno?
If you feel shaking, immediately Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Drop to your hands and knees, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from windows and exterior walls. Given the proximity of the Mount Rose Fault Zone (max credible M7.0), residents should have an earthquake emergency kit prepared. See our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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: 2026-06-15T08:58:27.485Z · Last reviewed: June 15, 2026