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Earthquakes Near Pahrump, Nevada 89061 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Pahrump, Nevada

42 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
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Threat score: 15 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M2.3, 45 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Pahrump
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 42 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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WNW of Inyokern, CA 124 mi 5:52 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 45 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 156 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 46 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 45 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 202 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 197 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 229 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 237 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 201 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 93 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 215 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 162 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 174 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 94 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 214 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 110 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 208 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 119 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 202 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 118 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 84 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 194 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 103 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 93 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NE of Milford, Utah 237 mi 2:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SW of Loma Linda, CA 160 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 160 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Indio, CA 152 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 105 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 159 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 196 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 14 km NE of Milford, Utah 235 mi 9:36 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 97 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 105 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 176 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 200 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 174 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 177 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 172 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 171 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 105 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Pahrump

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Pahrump has recorded 13,551 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 1233 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
1
MAX M3.4
Fri
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
3
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.1
Mon
0
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Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 13551 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 705 (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: 366 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 734 events, Energy: 617.4M2011: 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: 380 events, Energy: 86.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
32.8
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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Earthquake FAQ — Pahrump, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Pahrump today?

42 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background 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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