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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89179 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89179 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 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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📊 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, 61 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 22 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 61 mi 4:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 7 km N of Beaumont, CA 161 mi 3:50 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 62 mi 4:16 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 62 mi 1:16 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 194 mi 2:18 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Chatsworth, CA 217 mi 7:44 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Pine Valley, CA 223 mi 10:08 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX 225 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 23 km SSE of Porterville, CA 202 mi 5:53 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 194 mi 6:31 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 9:20 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 23 km WSW of Westmorland, CA 205 mi 4:45 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 6 km SW of Calimesa, CA 168 mi 3:31 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NE of Bradbury, CA 189 mi 6:45 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 7:58 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA 219 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA 142 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Westmorland, CA 195 mi 9:50 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 13 km S of Olancha, CA 152 mi 9:01 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA 225 mi 4:29 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 144 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA 116 mi 11:23 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 5 km N of Santa Ana, CA 206 mi 1:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km ESE of Little Lake, CA 134 mi 6:42 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 122 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NE of Milford, Utah 226 mi 2:19 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SSE of Calimesa, CA 165 mi 8:05 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SSE of Anza, CA 184 mi 5:11 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km E of Coso Junction, CA 137 mi 12:53 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km N of Loma Linda, CA 167 mi 6:27 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA 192 mi 6:25 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 14 km NE of Milford, Utah 224 mi 9:36 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km WNW of Searles Valley, CA 128 mi 8:36 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 137 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 9 km S of Valle Vista, CA 178 mi 2:35 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km SW of Warner Springs, CA 198 mi 1:15 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km NNW of Anza, CA 174 mi 5:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 10 km SSE of Hemet, CA 180 mi 6:18 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 174 mi 7:00 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 26 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA 211 mi 5:15 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 173 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 137 mi 11:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Las Vegas

Since 2010 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 13,192 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 · 13192 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 800 (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: 362 (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: 834 events, Energy: 630.2M2011: 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: 377 events, Energy: 89.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
25.8
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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🏢 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 — 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 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.

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