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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 89060 Updated just now

55 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Pahrump, Nevada

55 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Pahrump, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89060 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 Pahrump, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 16 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 55
Closest to you M1.5, 62 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Pahrump
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 55 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Pahrump

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M3.0 		Light shaking 33 km N of Benton, California 179 mi 5:02 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 124 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 23 km ENE of June Lake, California 186 mi 3:43 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 217 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 224 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 176 mi 3:30 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 124 mi 5:39 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 181 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 197 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 225 mi 8:18 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 174 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 157 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 238 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 114 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 212 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 119 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 62 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 124 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 193 mi 8:00 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 238 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 154 mi 6:59 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 174 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 223 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 124 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 93 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 109 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 181 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 123 mi 5:35 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 173 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 177 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 195 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 176 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 192 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 177 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 174 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 224 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 97 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 177 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 201 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 174 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 120 mi 5:24 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 211 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 190 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 238 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 177 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 176 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 94 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 213 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 218 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 201 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 238 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 201 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 216 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 173 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 197 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Pahrump

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Pahrump has recorded 13,279 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1242 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.7
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13279 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: 354 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2011: 572 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2012: 503 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2013: 445 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2014: 500 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 410 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 550 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 461 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 358 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 3,159 (M2.5–4), 136 (M4+)2020: 2,190 (M2.5–4), 100 (M4+)2021: 1,009 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2022: 510 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2023: 446 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 560 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2025: 470 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 313 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 365 events, Energy: 182.9M2011: 596 events, Energy: 99.0M2012: 524 events, Energy: 336.9M2013: 456 events, Energy: 97.3M2014: 512 events, Energy: 100.0M2015: 421 events, Energy: 144.9M2016: 573 events, Energy: 847.7M2017: 465 events, Energy: 24.4M2018: 365 events, Energy: 41.8M2019: 3,295 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,290 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 1,042 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 523 events, Energy: 85.9M2023: 459 events, Energy: 99.2M2024: 590 events, Energy: 229.5M2025: 479 events, Energy: 104.1M2026: 324 events, Energy: 78.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
35
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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
M5.7 Dec 9, 2024
2024 Parker Butte, Nevada Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Pahrump, Nevada

What Pahrump 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” Pahrump, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Pahrump today?

55 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Pahrump in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Pahrump?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89060. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Pahrump.

What is the earthquake history for Pahrump, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Pahrump area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89060.

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