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Earthquakes Near Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86404 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 86404 Updated just now

49 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Lake Havasu City, Arizona

49 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Lake Havasu City, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 86404 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Lake Havasu City, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Lake Havasu City

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Lake Havasu City. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 49
Closest to you M1.1, 145 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 39 days ago
Tracking Area
Lake Havasu City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 49 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Lake Havasu City

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 205 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 173 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 158 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 205 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 214 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 175 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 183 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 162 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 192 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 202 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 180 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 205 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 190 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 162 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 223 mi 6:59 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 145 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 165 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 205 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 193 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 235 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 172 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 204 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 187 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 172 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 199 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 174 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 155 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 172 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 169 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 158 mi 1:51 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 190 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 169 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 147 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 168 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 170 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 148 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 157 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 162 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 172 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 171 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 194 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 170 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 168 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 151 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 162 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 148 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 153 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 158 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 169 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Lake Havasu City

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Lake Havasu City has recorded 16,755 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.2 on Apr 4, 2010, located The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 951 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Sat
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Mon
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MAX M3.6
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Wed
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MAX M3.6
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16755 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02k4k6k050100150200'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 441 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 392 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2008: 662 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2009: 625 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2010: 4,279 (M2.5–4), 181 (M4+)2011: 682 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2012: 607 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2013: 443 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2014: 401 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 341 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2016: 411 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2017: 293 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 342 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2019: 3,014 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 818 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2021: 540 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2022: 338 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 346 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 469 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 392 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 253 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02k4k6k020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 458 events, Energy: 199.2M2007: 410 events, Energy: 75.9M2008: 696 events, Energy: 480.9M2009: 658 events, Energy: 826.7M2010: 4,460 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 713 events, Energy: 141.5M2012: 637 events, Energy: 391.2M2013: 453 events, Energy: 52.8M2014: 415 events, Energy: 113.2M2015: 356 events, Energy: 169.2M2016: 421 events, Energy: 102.8M2017: 297 events, Energy: 19.2M2018: 358 events, Energy: 103.3M2019: 3,147 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 850 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 559 events, Energy: 159.0M2022: 347 events, Energy: 46.8M2023: 357 events, Energy: 60.1M2024: 498 events, Energy: 172.9M2025: 401 events, Energy: 97.8M2026: 264 events, Energy: 71.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.4
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.2 Apr 4, 2010
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.9 Aug 3, 2009
96 km WNW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.2 Nov 22, 2022
28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico
M6.2 Aug 3, 2009
97 km N of San Luis, Mexico
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Lake Havasu City, Arizona

What Lake Havasu City residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Lake Havasu City. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Was there an earthquake in Lake Havasu City today?

49 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Lake Havasu City in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Lake Havasu City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 86404. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Lake Havasu City.

What is the earthquake history for Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Lake Havasu City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 86404.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Lake Havasu City?

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