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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89158 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89158 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

42 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89158 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: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 42
Closest to you M2.3, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 21 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 42 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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 53 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 178 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 53 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 210 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 232 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 239 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 241 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 23 km SSE of Porterville, CA 211 mi 5:53 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 210 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 132 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 221 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 185 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 205 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 133 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 236 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 150 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 211 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 159 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 157 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 124 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 222 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 143 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 133 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NE of Milford, Utah 209 mi 2:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 182 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Cabazon, CA 171 mi 4:18 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Anza, CA 201 mi 5:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 145 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 184 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 208 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 14 km NE of Milford, Utah 207 mi 9:36 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 138 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 145 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 195 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 215 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 191 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 224 mi 4:47 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 197 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 191 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 227 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 190 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 145 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Las Vegas

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,570 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 1233 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.8
Thu
1
MAX M3.4
Fri
2
MAX M3.0
Sat
3
MAX M3.2
Sun
1
MAX M3.1
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12570 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 673 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2011: 459 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 490 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 402 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2014: 449 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 374 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 460 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2017: 388 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 328 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,097 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,164 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 733 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 430 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 396 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 507 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2025: 428 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 348 (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: 702 events, Energy: 616.0M2011: 474 events, Energy: 54.4M2012: 510 events, Energy: 330.8M2013: 411 events, Energy: 93.3M2014: 461 events, Energy: 108.0M2015: 384 events, Energy: 139.5M2016: 477 events, Energy: 151.4M2017: 392 events, Energy: 21.2M2018: 334 events, Energy: 39.6M2019: 3,232 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,263 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 755 events, Energy: 166.8M2022: 439 events, Energy: 74.1M2023: 406 events, Energy: 60.4M2024: 533 events, Energy: 214.2M2025: 435 events, Energy: 96.9M2026: 362 events, Energy: 85.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
23.4
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?

42 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 89158. 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 89158.

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