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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89141 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

40 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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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: 18 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 40
Closest to you M1.5, 41 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 46 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 40 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
M2.7 		Rarely felt 18 km W of Preston, Nevada 201 mi 11:31 AM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 20 km WNW of Preston, Nevada 205 mi 5:06 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 9 km W of Corcoran, CA 249 mi 11:33 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 53 km S of Kingston, Nevada 216 mi 9:22 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 31 km SW of Dana Point, CA 244 mi 7:10 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km SE of Brawley, CA 210 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Idyllwild, CA 183 mi 2:55 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km W of Fontana, CA 183 mi 2:24 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 27 km E of Coso Junction, CA 137 mi 11:44 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km SSE of Sandy Valley, Nevada 41 mi 10:03 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Loma Linda, CA 177 mi 7:45 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 191 mi 10:57 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 190 mi 7:00 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NE of Colton, CA 177 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 184 mi 4:29 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 134 mi 7:18 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 191 mi 11:23 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 3 km W of Fontana, CA 183 mi 2:37 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 192 mi 12:08 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Anza, CA 188 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km W of Fontana, CA 183 mi 5:54 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km NNW of La Mesa, CA 243 mi 8:13 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km WSW of Ocotillo, CA 232 mi 2:36 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km SE of Mammoth Lakes, CA 231 mi 1:27 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 184 mi 1:57 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km NNE of Indio, CA 161 mi 8:11 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 147 mi 9:42 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CA 181 mi 12:39 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 4 km SSW of Redlands, CA 177 mi 10:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km S of Big Bear Lake, CA 159 mi 9:19 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 21 km ESE of Anza, CA 185 mi 8:31 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of La Quinta, CA 187 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 184 mi 12:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 178 mi 8:24 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Anza, CA 189 mi 12:46 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 188 mi 4:13 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Anza, CA 188 mi 4:43 PM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 188 mi 9:23 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 190 mi 3:18 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km N of Warner Springs, CA 195 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Las Vegas

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,893 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
1
MAX M3.3
Sun
1
MAX M2.6
Mon
3
MAX M3.5
Tue
5
MAX M3.5
Wed
1
MAX M2.7
Thu
0
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 12893 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 652 (M2.5–4), 25 (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: 3,109 (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: 445 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2026: 445 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 677 events, Energy: 579.2M2011: 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: 3,243 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: 453 events, Energy: 100.2M2026: 463 events, Energy: 96.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.9
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?

40 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 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?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 89141. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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