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Earthquakes Near Overton, Nevada 89040 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89040 Updated just now

62 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Overton, Nevada

62 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Overton, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89040 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 Overton, 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 — Overton

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 31 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 62
Closest to you M1.5, 67 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.5, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 39 days ago
Tracking Area
Overton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 62 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Overton

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
M3.5 		Light shaking 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M3.0 		Light shaking 33 km N of Benton, California 249 mi 5:02 PM Details →
M2.9 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 198 mi 2:08 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 248 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 234 mi 10:03 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 180 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 246 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 170 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 221 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 213 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 71 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 193 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 67 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:29 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 198 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 223 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 240 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 198 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 226 mi 6:59 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 198 mi 1:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 4:24 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 173 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 207 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 248 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 193 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 225 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 221 mi 1:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 225 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 222 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 246 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:12 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 224 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 222 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 218 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 172 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 220 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 226 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 218 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 181 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 233 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 224 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 222 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 221 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 224 mi 3:55 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 171 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 197 mi 1:40 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 229 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 226 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 238 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 212 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 179 mi 1:48 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Overton

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Overton has recorded 10,413 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
Mon
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MAX M3.6
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Wed
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MAX M3.5
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 10413 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 316 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2011: 316 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2012: 402 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2013: 317 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2014: 305 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2015: 294 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2016: 348 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 282 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2018: 281 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,003 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 1,953 (M2.5–4), 88 (M4+)2021: 631 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2022: 358 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 313 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2024: 310 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2025: 341 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 272 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 324 events, Energy: 166.9M2011: 324 events, Energy: 36.3M2012: 418 events, Energy: 321.3M2013: 325 events, Energy: 87.4M2014: 313 events, Energy: 48.7M2015: 303 events, Energy: 133.6M2016: 361 events, Energy: 120.8M2017: 285 events, Energy: 15.6M2018: 287 events, Energy: 38.8M2019: 3,137 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,041 events, Energy: 7.1B2021: 651 events, Energy: 158.2M2022: 367 events, Energy: 70.2M2023: 321 events, Energy: 38.9M2024: 326 events, Energy: 85.8M2025: 346 events, Energy: 29.0M2026: 284 events, Energy: 78.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.2
The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake
Apr 4, 2010
Avg Noticeable / Year
18.1
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 — Overton, Nevada

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

Earthquake FAQ — Overton, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Overton today?

62 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Overton in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Overton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89040. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Overton.

What is the earthquake history for Overton, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Overton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89040.

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