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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89121 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89121 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
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 18 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.5, 52 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 18 km W of Preston, Nevada 192 mi 11:31 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 20 km WNW of Preston, Nevada 196 mi 5:06 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 11 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 233 mi 4:56 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 6 km NE of Hildale, Utah 137 mi 6:21 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 53 km S of Kingston, Nevada 211 mi 9:22 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km SE of Brawley, CA 220 mi 7:17 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 194 mi 2:55 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 231 mi 4:09 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 27 km E of Coso Junction, CA 143 mi 11:44 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 21 km S of Bodfish, CA 195 mi 2:34 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km SSE of Sandy Valley, Nevada 52 mi 10:03 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Loma Linda, CA 189 mi 7:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 24 km S of Twentynine Palms, CA 161 mi 3:40 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 200 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 202 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km N of Cabazon, CA 175 mi 1:47 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km NNW of West Hills, CA 240 mi 4:31 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NE of Colton, CA 188 mi 9:54 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 195 mi 4:29 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 141 mi 7:18 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 202 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 203 mi 12:08 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Big Bear Lake, CA 170 mi 3:04 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 200 mi 10:04 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 22 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 146 mi 3:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WSW of Ocotillo, CA 243 mi 2:36 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 233 mi 1:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km NE of Milford, Utah 204 mi 5:55 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 172 mi 8:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km S of Loma Linda, CA 190 mi 6:43 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 233 mi 4:58 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 154 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA 188 mi 12:39 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 194 mi 3:06 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 194 mi 3:05 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km SSW of Redlands, CA 188 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km S of Big Bear Lake, CA 170 mi 9:19 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 196 mi 8:31 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 172 mi 6:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 198 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 195 mi 12:38 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 189 mi 8:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 200 mi 12:46 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 199 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 199 mi 4:43 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 199 mi 9:23 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 201 mi 3:18 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 206 mi 11:41 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Las Vegas

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,472 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 1221 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
1
MAX M3.0
Sat
2
MAX M3.3
Sun
1
MAX M2.6
Mon
0
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Tue
5
MAX M3.5
Wed
1
MAX M2.7
Thu
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12472 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 599 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2011: 454 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 479 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 397 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2014: 439 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 365 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 452 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 382 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 332 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,099 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,160 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 728 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 429 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 392 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 487 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 421 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 419 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 622 events, Energy: 571.5M2011: 469 events, Energy: 54.2M2012: 499 events, Energy: 330.6M2013: 405 events, Energy: 91.9M2014: 451 events, Energy: 105.9M2015: 375 events, Energy: 139.3M2016: 468 events, Energy: 149.8M2017: 386 events, Energy: 20.7M2018: 338 events, Energy: 39.9M2019: 3,234 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,259 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 750 events, Energy: 166.2M2022: 438 events, Energy: 74.0M2023: 402 events, Energy: 59.8M2024: 512 events, Energy: 201.0M2025: 428 events, Energy: 96.7M2026: 436 events, Energy: 92.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
22.3
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?

48 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 89121. 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 89121.

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