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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89129 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 89129 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

45 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89129 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
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 45
Closest to you M0.8, 132 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 29 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 45 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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 211 mi 4:48 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 16 km NE of Milford, Utah 206 mi 12:55 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 16 km NE of Milford, Utah 205 mi 10:52 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Colton, CA 187 mi 8:57 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 167 mi 8:08 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 212 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 203 mi 6:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 7 km S of Brawley, CA 230 mi 12:15 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 213 mi 6:30 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 145 mi 12:07 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 195 mi 5:01 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 231 mi 4:17 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 229 mi 11:22 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Escondido, CA 236 mi 9:45 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA 202 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 211 mi 7:38 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 232 mi 3:08 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km SW of Niland, CA 211 mi 7:55 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Calimesa, CA 185 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 28 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA 236 mi 5:15 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 187 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNE of Yucca Valley, CA 158 mi 10:16 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 140 mi 11:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 202 mi 5:03 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Indio, CA 173 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 219 mi 1:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SW of Salton City, CA 212 mi 7:31 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 203 mi 6:37 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 132 mi 4:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Corona, CA 213 mi 7:44 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km SE of Ontario, CA 200 mi 2:10 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km SW of Redlands, CA 188 mi 8:22 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 153 mi 3:28 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Indio, CA 168 mi 11:08 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NNW of Lake Henshaw, CA 219 mi 2:38 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km NNW of Anza, CA 199 mi 1:53 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 195 mi 4:02 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 23 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 202 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 201 mi 6:49 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Julian, CA 227 mi 12:07 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km SE of Valle Vista, CA 195 mi 5:03 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 203 mi 10:28 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 12 km W of Anza, CA 203 mi 12:37 PM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Indio, CA 171 mi 4:56 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Las Vegas

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,747 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 1224 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
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Tue
1
MAX M2.6
Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.9
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 12747 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 555 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2011: 552 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2012: 477 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 402 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2014: 449 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 385 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 522 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2017: 420 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 333 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,107 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,175 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 731 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 447 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 399 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 517 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2025: 426 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 399 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 577 events, Energy: 566.8M2011: 576 events, Energy: 83.8M2012: 497 events, Energy: 330.7M2013: 411 events, Energy: 93.2M2014: 461 events, Energy: 108.5M2015: 395 events, Energy: 139.8M2016: 542 events, Energy: 835.9M2017: 424 events, Energy: 23.0M2018: 339 events, Energy: 39.9M2019: 3,242 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,274 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 753 events, Energy: 166.7M2022: 456 events, Energy: 74.7M2023: 409 events, Energy: 60.3M2024: 544 events, Energy: 218.2M2025: 433 events, Energy: 97.4M2026: 414 events, Energy: 88.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
24.7
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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🏒 About Alertra

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 β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Las Vegas, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Las Vegas today?

45 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 89129. 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 89129.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Las Vegas?

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