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Earthquakes Near Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 86406 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Lake Havasu City, Arizona

46 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Lake Havasu City, Arizona in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 86406 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: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 46
Closest to you M1.5, 132 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Lake Havasu City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 46 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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 175 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 159 mi 2:24 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 183 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 192 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 160 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SW of Alamo, Nevada 203 mi 6:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 198 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 205 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Summerlin South, Nevada 132 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 160 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 151 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 166 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 163 mi 8:06 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 218 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 207 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 179 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 160 mi 7:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 196 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 179 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Littlefield, Arizona 169 mi 5:43 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 181 mi 4:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 160 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 179 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 176 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 204 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 176 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km E of Anza, CA 153 mi 7:02 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 149 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 176 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 149 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 162 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 160 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 209 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 179 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 179 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 208 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 172 mi 3:49 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 170 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 154 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 160 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 150 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 153 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Julian, CA 163 mi 4:55 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 164 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 174 mi 10:03 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Lake Havasu City

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Lake Havasu City has recorded 16,187 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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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 · 16187 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: 435 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2007: 373 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2008: 646 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2009: 550 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2010: 4,238 (M2.5–4), 181 (M4+)2011: 676 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 585 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2013: 410 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 382 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2015: 325 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 392 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2017: 284 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 328 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2019: 2,988 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 716 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2021: 504 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2022: 314 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 327 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 457 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 369 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2026: 244 (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: 452 events, Energy: 199.1M2007: 389 events, Energy: 61.9M2008: 679 events, Energy: 475.5M2009: 573 events, Energy: 673.9M2010: 4,419 events, Energy: 65.3B2011: 705 events, Energy: 135.8M2012: 616 events, Energy: 391.4M2013: 422 events, Energy: 67.4M2014: 395 events, Energy: 110.2M2015: 337 events, Energy: 149.1M2016: 402 events, Energy: 102.3M2017: 288 events, Energy: 19.5M2018: 344 events, Energy: 102.3M2019: 3,123 events, Energy: 49.9B2020: 744 events, Energy: 566.7M2021: 522 events, Energy: 158.8M2022: 323 events, Energy: 44.2M2023: 338 events, Energy: 59.8M2024: 484 events, Energy: 167.6M2025: 377 events, Energy: 96.8M2026: 255 events, Energy: 71.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.3
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?

46 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 86406. 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 86406.

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