Earthquake Risk in Nevada
Nevada has moderate to high seismic activity, particularly in the western part of the state along the Walker Lane seismic zone. The Basin and Range province produces frequent smaller earthquakes.
The largest earthquake recorded in Nevada was a magnitude 7.1 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence on July 6, 2019. Nevada has 100 notable earthquakes on record since 2004, with the most recent being a M3.1 on September 29, 2026.
Notable Earthquakes
100
Recorded in or near Nevada (since 2004)
Largest Earthquake
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence (Jul 2019)
Most Recent
M3.1
Sep 29, 2026
Notable Earthquakes
The 50 strongest of the 100 significant earthquakes recorded in or near this state. The USGS pull stops at 100 events per state, so that total is a floor, not a ceiling.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M7.1 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | 8.0 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M6.5 | Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake | 2.7 km | May 15, 2020 |
| M6.4 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | 10.5 km | Jul 4, 2019 |
| M6.0 | Antelope Valley, CA | 7.5 km | Jul 8, 2021 |
| M5.9 | 8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | 7.9 km | Feb 21, 2008 |
| M5.8 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | 4.7 km | Jun 24, 2020 |
| M5.7 | 2024 Parker Butte, Nevada Earthquake | 8.0 km | Dec 9, 2024 |
| M5.7 | 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 5.0 km | Apr 14, 2026 |
| M5.6 | 29 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada | 11.3 km | Dec 28, 2016 |
| M5.6 | 28 km WSW of Hawthorne, Nevada | 12.2 km | Dec 28, 2016 |
| M5.5 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | 8.4 km | Jun 4, 2020 |
| M5.5 | 28 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada | 8.8 km | Dec 28, 2016 |
| M5.5 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | 5.0 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M5.4 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | 7.4 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M5.4 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | 3.4 km | Sep 18, 2004 |
| M5.4 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | 7.0 km | Jul 5, 2019 |
| M5.3 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | 0.4 km | Sep 18, 2004 |
| M5.3 | 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | 4.0 km | May 22, 2015 |
| M5.3 | 33 km SE of Mina, Nevada | 4.8 km | Nov 13, 2020 |
| M5.2 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | 8.4 km | Apr 11, 2020 |
| M5.2 | 24 km SW of Lamont, CA | 11.6 km | Aug 7, 2024 |
| M5.2 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | -1.8 km | Oct 3, 2009 |
| M5.2 | 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | 5.0 km | May 1, 2026 |
| M5.1 | 10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | 0.0 km | Feb 21, 2008 |
| M5.1 | 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | 7.2 km | May 22, 2020 |
| M5.1 | 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada | 6.8 km | May 15, 2020 |
| M5.1 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | 2.8 km | Apr 26, 2008 |
| M5.1 | 25 km S of Mina, Nevada | 5.0 km | Dec 1, 2020 |
| M5.1 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | 7.5 km | Feb 13, 2013 |
| M5.0 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | 7.4 km | Jul 8, 2021 |
| M5.0 | 25km SSW of Bodfish, California | 2.8 km | Sep 29, 2004 |
| M5.0 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | 8.3 km | Jun 30, 2020 |
| M5.0 | 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | 11.7 km | May 20, 2020 |
| M5.0 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | 4.0 km | Oct 1, 2009 |
| M5.0 | 19km E of Little Lake, CA | 8.3 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M5.0 | 14km WSW of Searles Valley, CA | 0.9 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M4.9 | 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada | 6.5 km | Jun 19, 2020 |
| M4.9 | 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | 3.8 km | May 15, 2020 |
| M4.9 | 8km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA | 9.5 km | Jul 12, 2019 |
| M4.9 | 26 km S of Mina, Nevada | 6.4 km | Dec 12, 2020 |
| M4.9 | 24 km S of Mina, Nevada | 5.0 km | Dec 3, 2020 |
| M4.9 | 18km E of Little Lake, CA | 4.9 km | Aug 22, 2019 |
| M4.9 | 17km ESE of Little Lake, CA | 4.0 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M4.9 | 6km SSW of Wasco, CA | 22.1 km | Feb 24, 2016 |
| M4.8 | 16km ESE of Little Lake, CA | 1.9 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M4.8 | 17km NE of Olancha, CA | 1.7 km | Oct 3, 2009 |
| M4.8 | 20km WNW of Searles Valley, CA | 11.4 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M4.8 | 15km E of Little Lake, CA | 9.3 km | Jul 6, 2019 |
| M4.8 | 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | 8.1 km | Aug 30, 2025 |
| M4.8 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | 2.8 km | Apr 26, 2008 |
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