Nevada earthquake risk
Washoe County has the highest earthquake risk in Nevada, scoring 99.2 out of 100 — rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washoe County | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| 2 | Clark County | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| 3 | Carson City | 96.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| 4 | Douglas County | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| 5 | Lyon County | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| 6 | Churchill County | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| 7 | Nye County | 91 | Relatively Moderate |
| 8 | Mineral County | 84.3 | Relatively Low |
| 9 | Elko County | 84.2 | Relatively Low |
| 10 | Storey County | 80.8 | Relatively Low |
| 11 | Lincoln County | 80.2 | Relatively Low |
| 12 | Humboldt County | 78.6 | Relatively Low |
| 13 | Lander County | 69.2 | Relatively Low |
| 14 | Esmeralda County | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| 15 | White Pine County | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| 16 | Pershing County | 55.2 | Very Low |
| 17 | Eureka County | 41.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
Earthquake risk nationally:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest earthquake risk county in Nevada?
Washoe County, NV has the highest earthquake risk in Nevada, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 99.2 out of 100 (rated "Relatively High").
What causes earthquake risk in Nevada?
Earthquake risk reflects expected annual losses from ground shaking. High scores concentrate in California, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and the New Madrid Seismic Zone (spanning Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and neighboring states). NOAA's Storm Events Database does not track earthquakes, so recorded event counts are not shown.