This page summarizes earthquakes in Washoe County (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.7 earthquake near Washoe County on 2026-06-12 22:57:03 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Washoe County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 486,492, making it Nevada's second-most populous county. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County is included in the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 2026, Washoe County recorded 43 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M2.19. The strongest event reached M3.8.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #50 within United States.
Located on the North America Plate.
