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Earthquakes Near Mesquite, Nevada 89034 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89034 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Mesquite, Nevada

28 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Mesquite, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89034 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 Mesquite, 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 — Mesquite

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 23 / 100

Some seismic activity near Mesquite. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 28
Closest to you M1.6, 42 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 44 days ago
Tracking Area
Mesquite
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 28 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Mesquite

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 158 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 132 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 249 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 42 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 225 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 3:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 68 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 3:29 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 4:24 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 200 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 246 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 230 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 201 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 218 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 3:12 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 229 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 204 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 216 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 202 mi 7:52 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Mesquite

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Mesquite has recorded 7,913 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. 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 1229 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Sun
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MAX M2.7
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Tue
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Wed
3
MAX M3.6
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 7913 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 190 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 240 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2012: 218 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 207 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2014: 186 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 204 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2016: 166 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2017: 137 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 136 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2019: 2,880 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 1,619 (M2.5–4), 76 (M4+)2021: 371 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2022: 248 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2023: 223 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2024: 178 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2025: 229 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 193 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 194 events, Energy: 19.5M2011: 246 events, Energy: 31.1M2012: 219 events, Energy: 11.6M2013: 214 events, Energy: 69.4M2014: 192 events, Energy: 37.7M2015: 211 events, Energy: 122.8M2016: 173 events, Energy: 36.1M2017: 139 events, Energy: 8.2M2018: 139 events, Energy: 20.9M2019: 3,013 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 1,695 events, Energy: 7.0B2021: 379 events, Energy: 36.2M2022: 254 events, Energy: 57.2M2023: 226 events, Energy: 23.9M2024: 186 events, Energy: 64.7M2025: 232 events, Energy: 16.7M2026: 201 events, Energy: 53.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
14.6
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
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Mesquite, Nevada

What Mesquite 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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🏢 About Alertra

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 Mesquite. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Mesquite, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Mesquite today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Mesquite?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89034. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Mesquite.

What is the earthquake history for Mesquite, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Mesquite area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89034.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Mesquite?

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