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Was that an earthquake in Nevada?
Latest earthquakes in Nevada, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more in Nevada; the largest was M2.5, 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada, at 5:16 a.m. PST. In the last 7 days there were 4 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 7:28 a.m. PST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M3.5, 16 km W of Preston, Nevada, Nov 13, 7:10 a.m. PST.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M5.7, 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada, Apr 13.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 auto | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 7 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.7 auto | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 7 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 11 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.7 auto | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 6 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.9 auto | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 6 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.7 auto | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 auto | 18 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 11 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 22 km WNW of Preston, Nevada | 6 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 16 km W of Preston, Nevada | 1 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 21 km W of Preston, Nevada | 4 km (2 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 21 km W of Preston, Nevada | 5 km (3 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 39 km WNW of Preston, Nevada | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 55 km NNE of Gabbs, Nevada | 12 km (8 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 39 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NV | 12 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 5 km WSW of Burning Man Earth, Nevada | 2 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 25 km S of Mina, Nevada | 11 km (7 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? |
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
340 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in Nevada in the last 12 months. The largest was M5.7, 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada, on Apr 13. The busiest week began Apr 13, with 73 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes in Nevada
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue.
Why does Nevada get earthquakes?
Nevada is often called the third most seismically active state, after Alaska and California. The whole state is slowly being stretched east to west as part of the Basin and Range, and that stretching is taken up by the many faults along its mountain fronts. The Walker Lane, a belt of faults along the western side of the state near the California border, also carries part of the motion between the Pacific and North American plates and is especially active.
In the first half of the 20th century a run of large quakes struck central Nevada, including the 1915 Pleasant Valley and 1954 Fairview Peak earthquakes, both around magnitude 7. The M6.5 Monte Cristo Range earthquake of 15 May 2020 was the strongest in the state since 1954. Reno and Las Vegas both lie within reach of active faults.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Nevada Seismological Laboratory.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
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How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when the USGS names Nevada as its place, offshore quakes included.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (America/Los Angeles).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.