ESMERALDA COUNTY, NV - Sunday afternoon, a preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake was recorded close to Silver Peak, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor struck the area at 2:24 p.m. It ...

A pair of earthquakes have struck northern Nevada, adding to the dozens of tremors reported near an ancient supervolcano feared to be awakening. The US Geological Survey (USGS) revealed that a 3.7 and ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Did you know Nevada is considered to be one of the most seismically active states in the country? The Silver State is no stranger to earthquakes. “Prior to 1960, Nevada had many ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The federal government shutdown is disrupting earthquake monitoring efforts by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and threatening Nevada’s push to secure funding for a potentially ...

TONOPAH, Nev. -- The U.S. Geological Service is reporting that a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck in remote western Nevada early Friday. The temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles outside ...

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has been recorded near the California-Nevada border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS originally reported the magnitude at 6.4, but later upgraded its ...

According to USGS data, the seven earthquakes occurred over a span of two days and were centered near the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. Preliminary readings placed the epicenters predominantly ...

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University of Nevada, Reno faculty can offer expertise regarding earthquakes, simulation, impacts on structures, tectonics and more. Email the University communications team to schedule an interview.