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Earthquakes Near Minden, Nevada 89423 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89423 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Minden, Nevada

37 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Minden, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89423 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 Minden, 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 — Minden

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 14 / 100

Some seismic activity near Minden. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 37
Closest to you M2.1, 43 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Minden
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 37 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Minden

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 3 km WNW of Redwood Valley, CA 188 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 147 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 179 mi 6:19 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 214 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 43 mi 6:26 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 242 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 236 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 166 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 214 mi 9:04 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 183 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 152 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 149 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 171 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 166 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 168 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 172 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 171 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 166 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 218 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 2:27 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 214 mi 8:51 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 162 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 164 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 168 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 162 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 164 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km W of Cobb, CA 164 mi 12:51 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 165 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 163 mi 4:51 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 167 mi 1:13 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 168 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 166 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 166 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Minden

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Minden has recorded 14,348 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1115 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
0
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Wed
2
MAX M3.3
Thu
1
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 14348 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 290 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2009: 559 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 557 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2011: 639 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 451 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 631 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 916 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2015: 800 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2016: 583 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2017: 578 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 411 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 1,827 (M2.5–4), 77 (M4+)2020: 1,934 (M2.5–4), 86 (M4+)2021: 971 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 557 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 540 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2024: 559 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2025: 651 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2026: 442 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 298 events, Energy: 23.5M2009: 575 events, Energy: 199.8M2010: 569 events, Energy: 52.9M2011: 667 events, Energy: 124.4M2012: 461 events, Energy: 132.4M2013: 644 events, Energy: 466.9M2014: 937 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 824 events, Energy: 117.9M2016: 605 events, Energy: 871.9M2017: 586 events, Energy: 42.7M2018: 416 events, Energy: 25.8M2019: 1,904 events, Energy: 747.1M2020: 2,020 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 1,002 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 574 events, Energy: 124.8M2023: 561 events, Energy: 488.3M2024: 577 events, Energy: 432.0M2025: 669 events, Energy: 118.7M2026: 459 events, Energy: 504.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
35.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M7.0 Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
M6.8 Mar 10, 2014
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
M6.6 Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Minden, Nevada

What Minden 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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Earthquake FAQ — Minden, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Minden today?

37 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Minden in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Minden?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89423. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Minden.

What is the earthquake history for Minden, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Minden area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89423.

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