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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89118 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89118 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

59 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89118 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Las Vegas

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 59
Closest to you M1.7, 115 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 14 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 59 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.1 		Rarely felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 10:29 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 14 km N of Cabazon, CA 166 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 182 mi 11:01 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 35 km SE of Mina, Nevada 203 mi 12:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Silver Peak, Nevada 173 mi 1:50 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 75 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada 179 mi 4:23 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Ludlow, CA 115 mi 4:09 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 14 km N of Cabazon, CA 166 mi 1:36 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km WSW of Imperial, CA 227 mi 2:42 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 46 km SSW of Goldfield, Nevada 150 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 194 mi 2:26 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 240 mi 8:57 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 10:38 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 155 mi 9:15 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NNW of Ocotillo, CA 228 mi 5:18 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 155 mi 2:27 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km W of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 5:43 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 184 mi 6:54 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Pala, CA 210 mi 6:30 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 183 mi 1:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA 207 mi 11:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 197 mi 8:56 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km W of Pine Mountain Club, CA 241 mi 11:35 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km N of Cabazon, CA 166 mi 1:40 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km SE of Coso Junction, CA 150 mi 11:19 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SW of Niland, CA 201 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km SSE of Redlands, CA 182 mi 3:14 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Wofford Heights, CA 183 mi 1:50 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 16 km SE of Anza, CA 196 mi 1:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Indio, CA 162 mi 10:27 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 146 mi 10:39 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 10:24 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 4:06 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 13 km NNW of Piru, CA 231 mi 2:07 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 193 mi 10:30 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 11:50 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 13 km NE of Milford, Utah 209 mi 12:45 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 192 mi 8:37 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 4:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 189 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 4:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Indio, CA 166 mi 3:10 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 205 mi 9:13 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 205 mi 8:48 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 213 mi 10:37 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SE of Anza, CA 196 mi 6:12 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km E of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 6:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km WNW of Anza, CA 192 mi 3:12 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Hemet, CA 194 mi 12:50 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 129 mi 2:38 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Anza, CA 192 mi 9:43 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 7:16 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 12 km E of Yucaipa, CA 170 mi 12:06 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WNW of Anza, CA 192 mi 9:07 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 192 mi 8:39 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km ESE of Anza, CA 193 mi 12:25 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 188 mi 12:03 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 140 mi 12:18 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 4:39 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Las Vegas

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,644 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 1234 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
9
MAX M3.6
Fri
3
MAX M2.7
Sat
1
MAX M3.0
Sun
0
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Mon
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12644 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 689 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2011: 467 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 497 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2013: 407 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2014: 451 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 377 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 463 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2017: 392 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 331 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,100 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,165 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 735 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 437 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2023: 400 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 513 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 431 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 342 (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: 718 events, Energy: 616.4M2011: 482 events, Energy: 54.5M2012: 518 events, Energy: 332.9M2013: 416 events, Energy: 93.5M2014: 463 events, Energy: 108.5M2015: 387 events, Energy: 139.6M2016: 480 events, Energy: 151.5M2017: 396 events, Energy: 21.2M2018: 337 events, Energy: 39.7M2019: 3,234 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,264 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 757 events, Energy: 166.9M2022: 447 events, Energy: 75.9M2023: 411 events, Energy: 62.9M2024: 540 events, Energy: 215.7M2025: 438 events, Energy: 97.1M2026: 356 events, Energy: 85.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.9
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 — 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — Las Vegas, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Las Vegas today?

59 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background 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 89118. 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 89118.

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