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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89179 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 89179 Updated just now

56 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

56 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89179 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: 17 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 56
Closest to you M1.5, 82 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.0, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 17 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 56 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
M3.0 		Light shaking 33 km N of Benton, California 232 mi 5:02 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 23 km ENE of June Lake, California 239 mi 3:43 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA 198 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 199 mi 2:24 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX 232 mi 4:47 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 207 mi 3:30 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 5:39 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Lebec, CA 204 mi 4:47 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Hacienda Heights, CA 199 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 222 mi 8:18 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Colton, CA 167 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Phelan, CA 158 mi 10:20 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 211 mi 7:03 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 115 mi 3:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Pine Mountain Club, CA 233 mi 1:34 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 141 mi 7:27 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 35 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 82 mi 8:52 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 146 mi 6:45 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA 186 mi 8:00 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 211 mi 6:50 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Mojave, CA 173 mi 6:59 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km E of Cabazon, CA 157 mi 8:06 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Warner Springs, CA 200 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 9:20 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 14 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 121 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 151 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA 172 mi 10:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 145 mi 5:35 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Lytle Creek, CA 171 mi 8:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 169 mi 1:35 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Corona, CA 192 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 1 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA 168 mi 4:04 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 9 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 174 mi 1:05 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 169 mi 8:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km SE of Redlands, CA 165 mi 7:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 199 mi 1:51 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA 122 mi 3:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Redlands, CA 167 mi 9:54 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 178 mi 2:15 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SE of Redlands, CA 165 mi 9:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 23 km WNW of Barstow, CA 127 mi 5:24 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 186 mi 3:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 173 mi 3:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 211 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 6 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 169 mi 6:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA 168 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 7:52 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 2 km NE of Palomar Observatory, CA 195 mi 3:49 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA 198 mi 8:19 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Anza, CA 180 mi 4:57 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 210 mi 7:30 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Anza, CA 178 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 191 mi 11:29 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 160 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M0.0 		Not felt 10 km SE of Winchester, CA 182 mi 10:03 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Las Vegas

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 13,173 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 1242 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.7
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 13173 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 834 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2011: 499 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2012: 523 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2013: 432 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2014: 467 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 396 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 479 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 412 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 349 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 3,112 (M2.5–4), 133 (M4+)2020: 2,190 (M2.5–4), 101 (M4+)2021: 744 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2022: 460 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 459 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2024: 577 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2025: 458 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2026: 311 (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: 868 events, Energy: 632.7M2011: 517 events, Energy: 62.5M2012: 544 events, Energy: 334.3M2013: 443 events, Energy: 98.0M2014: 479 events, Energy: 109.0M2015: 408 events, Energy: 144.4M2016: 495 events, Energy: 150.9M2017: 416 events, Energy: 22.2M2018: 356 events, Energy: 44.2M2019: 3,245 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,291 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 767 events, Energy: 183.3M2022: 471 events, Energy: 77.9M2023: 471 events, Energy: 108.2M2024: 611 events, Energy: 271.5M2025: 467 events, Energy: 104.9M2026: 324 events, Energy: 82.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
25.7
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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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?

56 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 89179. 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 89179.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Las Vegas?

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