Earthquake Information for Virginia City, Nevada

Virginia City, NV has a very high earthquake risk, with a total of 4,811 earthquakes since 1931. The USGS database shows that there is a 96.64% chance of a major earthquake within 50km of Virginia City, NV within the next 50 years. The largest earthquake within 30 miles of Virginia City, NV was a 5.0 Magnitude in 2008.

Risk Level:
Very High

Total Number of Earthquakes in Virginia City since 1931 within 30 miles

4,811

Probability of A 5.0 Earthquake within next 50 years

96.64%

Most Recent
Largest

4/22/2024 - 2.0 mag, 16.0mi depth 5.15762 mi from Sparks, NV
4/17/2024 - 1.3 mag, 0.7mi depth 9.10626 mi from Stagecoach, NV
4/11/2024 - 2.2 mag, 4.4mi depth 10.7802 mi from Stagecoach, NV
4/10/2024 - 1.1 mag, 10.6mi depth 0.149824 mi from Golden Valley, NV
4/10/2024 - 0.7 mag, 10.1mi depth 0.456497 mi from Golden Valley, NV
4/9/2024 - 1.5 mag, 0.4mi depth 1.09818 mi from Virginia City, NV
4/8/2024 - 1.8 mag, 2.4mi depth 2.07239 mi from Virginia City, NV
4/8/2024 - 1.4 mag, 0.9mi depth 2.37397 mi from Virginia City, NV
4/8/2024 - 1.4 mag, 0.9mi depth 8.70265 mi from Dayton, NV
4/7/2024 - 0.9 mag, 11.9mi depth 7.83507 mi from Virginia City, NV
4/5/2024 - 1.1 mag, 6.3mi depth 4.71701 mi from Incline Village, NV
4/2/2024 - 1.8 mag, 11.3mi depth 7.71962 mi from Virginia City, NV
4/2/2024 - 1.0 mag, 3.3mi depth 9.55027 mi from Sparks, NV
3/30/2024 - 0.5 mag, 12.6mi depth 7.77903 mi from Mogul, NV
3/29/2024 - 1.5 mag, 0.0mi depth 2.10978 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/27/2024 - 1.1 mag, 0.6mi depth 2.57794 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/26/2024 - 0.8 mag, 7.5mi depth 7.67987 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/26/2024 - 1.2 mag, 2.4mi depth 1.44055 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/25/2024 - 1.0 mag, 0.0mi depth 1.44338 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/25/2024 - 1.1 mag, 0.0mi depth 1.64273 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/24/2024 - 1.9 mag, -1.6mi depth 2.50729 mi from Dollar Point, CA
3/24/2024 - 0.9 mag, 3.7mi depth 2.85527 mi from Carnelian Bay, CA
3/24/2024 - 1.0 mag, 9.2mi depth 7.7095 mi from Mogul, NV
3/24/2024 - 0.7 mag, 0.8mi depth 1.77245 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/21/2024 - 1.6 mag, 1.1mi depth 10.0262 mi from Stagecoach, NV
3/21/2024 - 1.5 mag, 5.3mi depth 1.15866 mi from Mogul, NV
3/20/2024 - 0.6 mag, 7.9mi depth 7.92418 mi from Floriston, CA
3/20/2024 - 1.8 mag, 0.0mi depth 4.74149 mi from Sparks, NV
3/14/2024 - 1.2 mag, 8.4mi depth 7.50804 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/13/2024 - 1.2 mag, 8.6mi depth 8.40504 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/12/2024 - 1.3 mag, 10.5mi depth 7.84271 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/11/2024 - 1.4 mag, 0.0mi depth 3.01079 mi from Carter Springs, NV
3/11/2024 - 1.4 mag, 8.9mi depth 8.18413 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/11/2024 - 1.8 mag, 0.0mi depth 10.4489 mi from Stagecoach, NV
3/10/2024 - 1.1 mag, 10.9mi depth 7.51476 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/10/2024 - 1.7 mag, 8.8mi depth 7.44747 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 1.2 mag, 10.5mi depth 7.90783 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 2.0 mag, 9.4mi depth 7.63879 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 0.8 mag, 7.5mi depth 7.81892 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 1.1 mag, 8.3mi depth 7.57847 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 1.5 mag, 8.4mi depth 7.45813 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 1.1 mag, 10.5mi depth 7.71453 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/9/2024 - 1.7 mag, 8.8mi depth 8.10692 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 1.2 mag, 9.1mi depth 7.15322 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 1.2 mag, 6.8mi depth 7.06042 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 1.6 mag, 8.8mi depth 7.16643 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 1.1 mag, 0.0mi depth 2.04852 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 1.6 mag, 10.0mi depth 7.63529 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 1.0 mag, 0.7mi depth 7.84328 mi from Virginia City, NV
3/8/2024 - 3.0 mag, 11.5mi depth 7.85857 mi from Virginia City, NV

4/26/2008 - 5.0 mag, 1.4mi depth 0.4558 mi from Mogul, NV
6/26/2005 - 4.8 mag, 0.4mi depth 4.4507 mi from Tahoe Vista, CA
10/30/1998 - 4.8 mag, 10.3mi depth 3.1178 mi from Incline Village, NV
4/8/1980 - 4.7 mag, 5.0mi depth 4.5696 mi from Fernley, NV
3/20/2020 - 4.5 mag, 8.4mi depth 3.56124 mi from Indian Hills, NV
1/2/1991 - 4.4 mag, 5.8mi depth 4.0843 mi from Carson City, NV
12/22/2015 - 4.4 mag, 9.6mi depth 3.22144 mi from Reno, NV
4/6/1992 - 4.4 mag, 9.5mi depth 1.3752 mi from Lemmon Valley, NV
11/18/1994 - 4.4 mag, 6.4mi depth 1.1507 mi from Carson City, NV
5/28/2021 - 4.4 mag, -2.0mi depth 5.11448 mi from Dollar Point, CA
4/24/2008 - 4.3 mag, 2.8mi depth 0.8129 mi from Mogul, NV
9/16/2005 - 4.2 mag, 10.6mi depth 5.1642 mi from Johnson Lane, NV
4/29/1981 - 4.2 mag, 10.0mi depth 1.4116 mi from Washoe Valley, NV
6/3/2004 - 4.2 mag, 8.3mi depth 4.3597 mi from Floriston, CA
8/27/2013 - 4.2 mag, 13.9mi depth 1.2795 mi from Spanish Springs, NV
7/20/1992 - 4.1 mag, 5.0mi depth 7.2423 mi from Silver Springs, NV
4/28/2008 - 4.1 mag, 0.1mi depth 1.2206 mi from Mogul, NV
8/30/2018 - 4.1 mag, 0.7mi depth 2.85135 mi from Dollar Point, CA
6/23/2012 - 4.0 mag, 6.8mi depth 4.4217 mi from Incline Village, NV
6/1/2023 - 4.0 mag, 7.1mi depth 5.44257 mi from Cold Springs, NV
1/3/1991 - 4.0 mag, 7.1mi depth 4.7387 mi from Carson City, NV
6/8/2008 - 4.0 mag, 1.4mi depth 2.412 mi from Mogul, NV
2/1/1977 - 3.9 mag, 2.0mi depth 3.5789 mi from Lakeridge, NV
2/5/1993 - 3.9 mag, 5.0mi depth 2.188 mi from Dayton, NV
6/28/1986 - 3.9 mag, 13.0mi depth 4.0581 mi from Reno, NV
7/20/1992 - 3.8 mag, 5.0mi depth 7.3713 mi from Silver Springs, NV
4/25/2021 - 3.8 mag, -2.0mi depth 4.99104 mi from Dollar Point, CA
1/2/1991 - 3.8 mag, 3.2mi depth 3.7508 mi from Carson City, NV
7/7/2001 - 3.8 mag, 9.5mi depth 3.5429 mi from Incline Village, NV
1/28/2024 - 3.8 mag, 8.1mi depth 7.43334 mi from Virginia City, NV
9/23/1994 - 3.8 mag, 5.0mi depth 0.8478 mi from Ruhenstroth, NV
1/9/1983 - 3.8 mag, 5.0mi depth 9.5274 mi from Johnson Lane, NV
4/26/2008 - 3.7 mag, 1.6mi depth 1.1924 mi from Mogul, NV
4/26/2008 - 3.7 mag, 2.7mi depth 0.7774 mi from Mogul, NV
1/15/1998 - 3.7 mag, 0.2mi depth 4.9765 mi from Truckee, CA
1/28/2008 - 3.7 mag, 12.6mi depth 3.3175 mi from Incline Village, NV
7/26/2018 - 3.7 mag, -0.4mi depth 2.90522 mi from Dollar Point, CA
4/5/2003 - 3.7 mag, 12.4mi depth 2.0091 mi from Silver Springs, NV
6/6/2019 - 3.7 mag, 15.8mi depth 6.3147 mi from Reno, NV
4/24/2008 - 3.7 mag, 1.1mi depth 1.2571 mi from Mogul, NV
4/15/2008 - 3.6 mag, 1.6mi depth 1.4694 mi from Mogul, NV
12/20/2018 - 3.6 mag, 9.5mi depth 2.91777 mi from Carson City, NV
5/8/2008 - 3.6 mag, 2.8mi depth 1.788 mi from Mogul, NV
12/4/1998 - 3.6 mag, 11.4mi depth 4.3075 mi from Incline Village, NV
6/22/1994 - 3.6 mag, 5.0mi depth 8.2877 mi from Carson City, NV
6/8/2008 - 3.6 mag, 2.6mi depth 2.4103 mi from Mogul, NV
5/17/2021 - 3.6 mag, -2.0mi depth 5.00524 mi from Dollar Point, CA
1/2/1991 - 3.5 mag, 6.6mi depth 3.7917 mi from Carson City, NV
7/20/1992 - 3.5 mag, 5.0mi depth 6.2181 mi from Silver Springs, NV
12/23/2009 - 3.5 mag, 8.6mi depth 4.2931 mi from Incline Village, NV

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Earthquake Probability for Virginia City, NV

View the probability of a major earthquake within the next 50 years in Virginia City, NV.

Probability of Earthquakes Within the Next 50 Years For Magnitudes Between 5.0 and 9.2

(within 31 km/51 miles above magnitude)

5.0

96.64%

5.1

94.61%

5.2

94.61%

5.2

92.00%

5.3

88.89%

5.4

85.41%

5.5

81.69%

5.6

77.88%

5.7

74.12%

5.8

70.51%

5.9

66.63%

6.0

63.46%

6.1

60.19%

6.2

57.11%

6.3

53.99%

6.4

50.74%

6.5

47.26%

6.6

40.95%

6.7

35.13%

6.8

29.30%

6.9

23.35%

7.0

18.03%

7.1

12.80%

7.2

8.68%

7.3

5.30%

7.4

2.85%

7.5

1.20%

7.6

0.09%

7.7

0.01%

7.8

0.00%

7.9

0.00%

8.0

0.00%

8.1

0.00%

8.2

0.00%

8.3

0.00%

8.4

0.00%

8.5

0.00%

8.6

0.00%

8.7

0.00%

8.8

0.00%

8.9

0.00%

9.0

0.00%

9.1

0.00%

9.2

0.00%

Earthquake Count for Virginia City, NV

View the number of earthquake incidents in Virginia City, NV by year that are more than 2.5 Magnitude.

List of Earthquake Incidents for Virginia City, NV

Total Number of Earthquakes in Virginia City, NV within 30 miles. All distances and depths in the table are measured in miles.

04/22/2024

2.0

16.0

5.16

Earthquake Information for Virginia City, Nevada

Earthquake Probability for Virginia City, NV

Probability of Earthquakes Within the Next 50 Years For Magnitudes Between 5.0 and 9.2

Earthquake Count for Virginia City, NV

List of Earthquake Incidents for Virginia City, NV

Risk Of Natural Disasters In Virginia City, NV

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