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Recent Earthquakes Near Nellis Afb, Nevada

116 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Nellis Afb, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89191 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 Nellis Afb, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
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Threat score: 42 / 100

Above-average activity near Nellis Afb. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 116
Closest to you M2.0, 82 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
Nellis Afb
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 116 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Nellis Afb

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
M4.3 		Felt indoors 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:40 PM Details β†’
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 5:44 AM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 6:29 PM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 3 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 242 mi 1:50 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 6:54 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 10:49 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 5:01 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 176 mi 7:04 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 44 km S of Rachel, Nevada 82 mi 7:05 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 7:11 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 25 km WNW of Tonopah, Nevada 190 mi 6:53 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 4 km ESE of Vincent, CA 211 mi 5:31 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Anza, CA 211 mi 4:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Anza, CA 208 mi 4:56 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 5 km NNW of Boron, CA 171 mi 11:19 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 1:42 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 4:57 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 6:26 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km SE of Frazier Park, CA 242 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ENE of Little Lake, CA 152 mi 11:25 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 2 km WSW of Wilkerson, CA 201 mi 3:59 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:29 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 2 km W of Orange, CA 233 mi 12:26 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 3:56 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 5:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Home Gardens, CA 218 mi 6:15 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km SW of La Quinta, CA 202 mi 7:57 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Anza, CA 204 mi 7:45 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 11:04 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:26 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 10:01 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 197 mi 7:14 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 0 km E of Loma Linda, CA 198 mi 12:07 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:19 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:49 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 5:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 204 mi 2:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:17 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km S of Mojave, CA 198 mi 6:57 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:09 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km N of Indio, CA 178 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 4 km N of Frazier Park, CA 242 mi 7:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Tehachapi, CA 215 mi 7:22 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:54 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 191 mi 10:06 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km E of Calimesa, CA 192 mi 5:00 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 151 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 9:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 10:23 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 10:53 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SSE of Frazier Park, CA 242 mi 4:16 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km WSW of Niland, CA 212 mi 3:31 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 5:07 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 8:46 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA 210 mi 6:31 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 10 km N of Coso Junction, CA 163 mi 5:58 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:45 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km E of Little Lake, CA 151 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 8:33 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Lake Elsinore, CA 223 mi 12:40 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:25 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:01 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 20 km N of Searles Valley, CA 135 mi 2:34 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 155 mi 1:21 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 197 mi 7:24 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 5:19 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 7:18 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km NE of San Dimas, CA 215 mi 8:40 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km SSW of Redlands, CA 199 mi 8:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 5:21 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km SSW of Redlands, CA 197 mi 6:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km ENE of Llano, CA 196 mi 3:26 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 3 km W of Redlands, CA 196 mi 2:04 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 4:18 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA 168 mi 7:53 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 169 mi 9:25 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 171 mi 4:50 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 5 km S of Redlands, CA 197 mi 3:00 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 145 mi 2:18 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 151 mi 11:52 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km E of Calimesa, CA 191 mi 10:15 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 176 mi 8:34 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Thousand Palms, CA 177 mi 2:32 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km NW of Hemet, CA 205 mi 7:07 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA 203 mi 5:27 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 151 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA 214 mi 12:55 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 145 mi 5:38 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km E of Running Springs, CA 183 mi 11:09 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Indio, CA 176 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 170 mi 4:53 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 211 mi 3:20 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km SW of Johannesburg, CA 167 mi 5:32 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 212 mi 6:45 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km SSE of Redlands, CA 196 mi 7:33 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 20 km NNE of Indio, CA 176 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 19 km W of Searles Valley, CA 149 mi 10:59 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 16 km E of Little Lake, CA 154 mi 4:15 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 211 mi 1:08 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 151 mi 11:56 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 212 mi 7:12 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 24 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 151 mi 11:54 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 212 mi 6:18 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 9 km S of Idyllwild, CA 203 mi 7:49 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 141 mi 7:35 PM Details β†’
M-0.1 		Not felt 7 km WSW of Anza, CA 212 mi 6:47 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Nellis Afb

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Nellis Afb has recorded 11,962 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

Wed
0
β€”
Thu
3
MAX M3.4
Fri
0
β€”
Sat
1
MAX M3.0
Sun
4
MAX M4.1
Mon
3
MAX M4.3
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 11962 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 404 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2011: 405 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2012: 450 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 388 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2014: 427 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 358 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 444 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 383 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 326 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,096 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,155 (M2.5–4), 99 (M4+)2021: 715 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 418 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 391 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 471 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 399 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 310 (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: 417 events, Energy: 185.5M2011: 417 events, Energy: 49.1M2012: 470 events, Energy: 329.6M2013: 396 events, Energy: 91.5M2014: 439 events, Energy: 106.5M2015: 368 events, Energy: 139.2M2016: 460 events, Energy: 149.6M2017: 387 events, Energy: 20.6M2018: 332 events, Energy: 39.8M2019: 3,231 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,254 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 737 events, Energy: 165.7M2022: 427 events, Energy: 72.6M2023: 401 events, Energy: 59.8M2024: 496 events, Energy: 200.5M2025: 406 events, Energy: 96.0M2026: 324 events, Energy: 84.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
21.7
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€” Nellis Afb, Nevada

What Nellis Afb 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 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 Nellis Afb. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Nellis Afb, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Nellis Afb today?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 170 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Nellis Afb in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Nellis Afb?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89191. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Nellis Afb.

What is the earthquake history for Nellis Afb, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Nellis Afb area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89191.

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