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Earthquakes Near Pahrump, Nevada 89061 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89061 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Pahrump, Nevada

70 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Pahrump, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89061 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Pahrump

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 34 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 70
Closest to you M1.5, 76 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.5, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Pahrump
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 70 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 · 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 120 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M3.0 		Light shaking 33 km N of Benton, California 200 mi 5:02 PM Details →
M2.9 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 2:08 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 198 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 179 mi 10:03 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX 247 mi 4:47 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 196 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 199 mi 8:19 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 5:39 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 4:02 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 178 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 185 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 234 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 158 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 144 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 217 mi 7:03 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 122 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 115 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 3:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 76 mi 8:52 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 3:29 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 173 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 119 mi 3:42 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 177 mi 8:00 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 217 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 149 mi 6:59 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 1:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 4:24 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 95 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 155 mi 8:06 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 202 mi 9:25 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 118 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 165 mi 10:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 160 mi 1:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 119 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 159 mi 8:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 161 mi 1:35 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 181 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 3:12 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 119 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 173 mi 1:05 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 161 mi 8:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 158 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 192 mi 2:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 94 mi 3:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 160 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 181 mi 2:15 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 158 mi 9:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 109 mi 5:24 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 191 mi 3:39 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 171 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 217 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 161 mi 6:11 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 160 mi 11:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 174 mi 3:55 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 93 mi 7:52 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 120 mi 1:40 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 182 mi 4:57 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 217 mi 7:30 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 181 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 196 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 155 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 101 mi 1:48 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Pahrump

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Pahrump has recorded 13,512 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

Fri
0
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Sat
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Sun
1
MAX M2.7
Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
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Wed
5
MAX M3.5
Thu
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13512 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 722 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2011: 616 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2012: 539 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2013: 440 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2014: 516 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2015: 411 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 561 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 464 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 365 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 3,151 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,197 (M2.5–4), 100 (M4+)2021: 759 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 477 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 468 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 568 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2025: 470 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 312 (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: 751 events, Energy: 618.7M2011: 642 events, Energy: 88.5M2012: 561 events, Energy: 334.9M2013: 450 events, Energy: 95.8M2014: 529 events, Energy: 111.7M2015: 422 events, Energy: 144.9M2016: 584 events, Energy: 847.4M2017: 468 events, Energy: 24.5M2018: 372 events, Energy: 41.3M2019: 3,285 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,297 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 781 events, Energy: 168.1M2022: 488 events, Energy: 77.7M2023: 481 events, Energy: 113.8M2024: 598 events, Energy: 230.2M2025: 479 events, Energy: 103.7M2026: 324 events, Energy: 79.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — Pahrump, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Pahrump today?

70 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 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 89061. 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 89061.

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