• Earth MRIThe goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources.
  • INGENIOUS PROJECTINnovative Geothermal Exploration through Novel Investigations Of Undiscovered Systems (INGENIOUS).
  • 2023 Nevada Geology CalendarNow Available! This 12-month calendar (January through December 2023) is full of beautiful photos highlighting Nevada’s scenic wonders and features a different geologic topic each month.
  • MONTE CRISTO RANGE EARTHQUAKEA summary of NBMG's response to the largest earthquake to occur in Nevada in over 65 years.
  • NEVADA MINERAL EXPLORERNew web map available to identify and discover mineral resources throughout Nevada.
  • PUBLICATIONSView our many publications online or visit GBSSRL.
  • GEOLOGIC EDUCATIONContact us to learn more about educational opportunities offered at NBMG.
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NEW SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKES
M6.0 Antelope Valley Earthquake - Thursday, July 8, 2021

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred about 33 km southeast of Markleeville, CA  in Antelope Valley near the town of Walker and near the range-front fault in the area. Shaking was widely felt in the Reno-Carson corridor and as far as San Francisco. U.S. Highway 395 was temporarily closed due to rock slides. Check the Nevada Earthquake Clearinghouse website for addtional details as they develop. NBMG has mobilized teams in response to this event.

M6.5 Monte Cristo Range Earthquake - Friday, May 15, 2020, 4:03am PDT

NBMG plays an important role in analyzing seismic hazards and seismic events. NBMG quickly mobilized crews to respond to the M6.5 earthquake that occurred early on Friday, May 15th near Mina, NV, and, in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey and others, spearheaded an effort to characterize surface ruptures, displacements, and other field observations into a new NBMG publication (Map 190).

New NBMG publication with maps and data about the Monte Cristo Range earthquake

Summary page of observations following earthquake response


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Podcast

The Nevada Independent interview: State Geologist Jim Faulds Talks Geothermal
and the Chaotic Origin Story of Minerals in Nevada

Pre-order your 2023 Nevada Geology Calendar

The 2023 Nevada Geology Calendar
is available now to pre-order!
Click here for details and a sneak preview of the monthly images.

Rock Identification Requests

Most rocks and minerals can be identified by NBMG staff at our Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library in Reno, Nevada. Contact Rachel Micander for an appointment at rmicander@unr.edu.

About NBMG

Learn how the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology serves the citizens of Nevada in this informative video.

Web Maps and Data

Visit our Open Data site for web maps such as our 43-101 reports, mining districts, MyHazards
and more.

Maps and Publications

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Browse Publications online or visit our Publication Sales and Information Office at the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library, located at 2175 Raggio Parkway.