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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89141 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89141 Updated just now

54 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

54 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89141 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 54
Closest to you M0.5, 128 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 40 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 54 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
M3.0 		Light shaking 54 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada 131 mi 5:40 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 51 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada 160 mi 4:34 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 10:15 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 16 km NNW of Mina, Nevada 240 mi 6:53 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km WNW of Devore, CA 175 mi 5:28 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 17 km NW of Morongo Valley, CA 154 mi 3:20 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 25 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 215 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 29 km WSW of Olancha, CA 172 mi 3:28 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 141 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 21 km SE of Anza, CA 190 mi 10:16 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 141 mi 8:25 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 22 km NNE of Ocotillo, CA 216 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 15 km NW of Grapevine, CA 226 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 1:30 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Banning, CA 167 mi 12:46 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 1 km E of Muscoy, CA 175 mi 11:27 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SW of Coso Junction, CA 156 mi 6:02 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Indio, CA 160 mi 4:05 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 21 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA 192 mi 2:29 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 153 mi 8:33 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 193 mi 3:36 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 15 km S of Tehachapi, CA 196 mi 12:57 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 5:39 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NW of Banning, CA 170 mi 10:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 178 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km NNW of Banning, CA 170 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km WSW of Olancha, CA 168 mi 5:17 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NNW of Loma Linda, CA 177 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 3 km NE of Lytle Creek, CA 174 mi 8:33 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 9:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 195 mi 4:44 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 154 mi 3:19 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Anza, CA 186 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 187 mi 5:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA 180 mi 10:05 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 183 mi 1:27 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 187 mi 3:43 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NW of Cabazon, CA 169 mi 4:26 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 190 mi 2:04 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 133 mi 4:54 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 128 mi 5:37 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 23 km ESE of Anza, CA 186 mi 3:51 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 133 mi 4:55 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Cabazon, CA 165 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 213 mi 3:24 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 21 km SW of La Quinta, CA 185 mi 12:03 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Anza, CA 187 mi 10:01 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 195 mi 6:22 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 8 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 182 mi 2:31 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 194 mi 5:17 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 192 mi 2:39 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 2 km W of Lake Henshaw, CA 210 mi 11:24 AM Details →
M0.1 		Not felt 6 km WSW of Anza, CA 191 mi 11:34 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Las Vegas

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,857 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

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

Yearly Activity · 12857 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 735 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2011: 480 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2012: 505 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2013: 413 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2014: 448 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 380 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 459 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 399 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 338 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,105 (M2.5–4), 134 (M4+)2020: 2,176 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 736 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2022: 447 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 444 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 555 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2025: 444 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2026: 330 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 766 events, Energy: 624.1M2011: 496 events, Energy: 55.9M2012: 526 events, Energy: 333.2M2013: 423 events, Energy: 95.4M2014: 460 events, Energy: 108.1M2015: 392 events, Energy: 144.0M2016: 475 events, Energy: 150.5M2017: 403 events, Energy: 21.8M2018: 344 events, Energy: 39.8M2019: 3,239 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,275 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 759 events, Energy: 182.8M2022: 458 events, Energy: 77.7M2023: 456 events, Energy: 107.2M2024: 590 events, Energy: 271.7M2025: 452 events, Energy: 100.2M2026: 343 events, Energy: 83.7M
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?

54 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 89141. 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 89141.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Las Vegas?

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