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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 89104 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

56 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89104 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 Las Vegas, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Las Vegas

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 19 / 100

Some seismic activity near Las Vegas. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 56
Closest to you M3.0, 127 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 56 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas

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 54 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada 127 mi 5:40 PM
M2.2
Rarely felt 51 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada 159 mi 4:34 AM
M2.1
Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 162 mi 10:15 AM
M2.1
Rarely felt 16 km NNW of Mina, Nevada 235 mi 6:53 PM
M2.1
Rarely felt 4 km WNW of Devore, CA 187 mi 5:28 AM
M1.9
Not felt 17 km NW of Morongo Valley, CA 166 mi 3:20 PM
M1.9
Not felt 25 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 227 mi 7:14 AM
M1.8
Not felt 29 km WSW of Olancha, CA 177 mi 3:28 AM
M1.7
Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 162 mi 1:31 AM
M1.6
Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 147 mi 8:25 AM
M1.6
Not felt 4 km ENE of Shafter, CA 235 mi 8:45 PM
M1.6
Not felt 21 km SE of Anza, CA 203 mi 10:16 PM
M1.6
Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 147 mi 8:25 AM
M1.5
Not felt 22 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 228 mi 7:14 AM
M1.5
Not felt 15 km NW of Grapevine, CA 234 mi 1:09 AM
M1.4
Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 162 mi 1:30 AM
M1.3
Not felt 6 km NNE of Banning, CA 180 mi 12:46 PM
M1.2
Not felt 1 km E of Muscoy, CA 187 mi 11:27 AM
M1.2
Not felt 6 km SW of Coso Junction, CA 162 mi 6:02 AM
M1.2
Not felt 15 km ENE of Indio, CA 172 mi 4:05 AM
M1.2
Not felt 21 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 200 mi 2:29 PM
M1.2
Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 162 mi 8:33 PM
M1.1
Not felt 14 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 206 mi 3:36 PM
M1.1
Not felt 15 km S of Tehachapi, CA 205 mi 12:57 PM
M1.1
Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 162 mi 5:39 AM
M1.0
Not felt 2 km NW of Banning, CA 183 mi 10:49 PM
M1.0
Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 190 mi 4:32 PM
M1.0
Not felt 2 km NNW of Banning, CA 183 mi 10:51 PM
M1.0
Not felt 20 km WSW of Olancha, CA 173 mi 5:17 AM
M0.9
Not felt 2 km NNW of Loma Linda, CA 189 mi 6:53 AM
M0.9
Not felt 3 km NE of Lytle Creek, CA 186 mi 8:33 AM
M0.9
Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 162 mi 9:03 AM
M0.9
Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 208 mi 4:44 AM
M0.8
Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 163 mi 3:19 PM
M0.8
Not felt 2 km NW of Banning, CA 183 mi 8:38 PM
M0.8
Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 199 mi 10:54 PM
M0.8
Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 200 mi 5:10 PM
M0.7
Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 193 mi 10:05 AM
M0.7
Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 196 mi 1:27 PM
M0.6
Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 200 mi 3:43 PM
M0.6
Not felt 2 km NW of Cabazon, CA 181 mi 4:26 AM
M0.6
Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 203 mi 2:04 AM
M0.6
Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 141 mi 4:54 AM
M0.5
Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 136 mi 5:37 PM
M0.5
Not felt 23 km ESE of Anza, CA 199 mi 3:51 PM
M0.5
Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 140 mi 4:55 AM
M0.5
Not felt 8 km ENE of Cabazon, CA 177 mi 12:07 PM
M0.5
Not felt 19 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 226 mi 3:24 AM
M0.5
Not felt 21 km SW of La Quinta, CA 198 mi 12:03 AM
M0.4
Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 200 mi 10:01 AM
M0.4
Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 207 mi 6:22 AM
M0.4
Not felt 8 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 195 mi 2:31 PM
M0.4
Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 206 mi 5:17 AM
M0.4
Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 205 mi 2:39 PM
M0.3
Not felt 2 km W of Lake Henshaw, CA 222 mi 11:24 AM
M0.1
Not felt 6 km WSW of Anza, CA 203 mi 11:34 AM

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Las Vegas

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,419 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 1237 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 12419 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 663 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2011: 450 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 472 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 395 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2014: 442 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 367 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 454 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 387 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 331 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,095 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,160 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 725 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 428 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 392 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 490 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 418 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 311 (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: 692 events, Energy: 615.9M2011: 465 events, Energy: 53.9M2012: 492 events, Energy: 330.4M2013: 403 events, Energy: 91.8M2014: 454 events, Energy: 106.9M2015: 377 events, Energy: 139.3M2016: 470 events, Energy: 149.8M2017: 391 events, Energy: 20.8M2018: 337 events, Energy: 39.9M2019: 3,230 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,259 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 747 events, Energy: 166.1M2022: 437 events, Energy: 73.8M2023: 402 events, Energy: 59.8M2024: 515 events, Energy: 201.6M2025: 425 events, Energy: 96.6M2026: 323 events, Energy: 80.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
22.5
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€” Las Vegas, Nevada

What Las Vegas 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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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 Las Vegas. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Las Vegas, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Las Vegas today?

56 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 Las Vegas in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Las Vegas?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89104. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Las Vegas.

What is the earthquake history for Las Vegas, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Las Vegas area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89104.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Las Vegas?

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