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Earthquakes Near Nixon, Nevada 89424 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89424 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Nixon, Nevada

36 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Nixon, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89424 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 Nixon, 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 — Nixon

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 18 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 36
Closest to you M2.1, 60 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Nixon
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 36 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Nixon

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 207 mi 8:20 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 209 mi 10:54 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km NE of Angwin, CA 182 mi 4:37 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 60 mi 6:26 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 52 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada 200 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 236 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 198 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 208 mi 7:59 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 198 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 209 mi 9:59 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 205 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 198 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 200 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 205 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 204 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 199 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 199 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 197 mi 9:57 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 196 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 199 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 201 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 198 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 196 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 200 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 198 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 198 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 196 mi 4:51 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 200 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 198 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 197 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 198 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Nixon

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Nixon has recorded 10,241 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 · 10241 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k020406080'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 171 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2009: 309 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 388 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2011: 490 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2012: 306 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2013: 491 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2014: 755 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2015: 700 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2016: 458 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 418 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 289 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2019: 385 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2020: 1,671 (M2.5–4), 78 (M4+)2021: 807 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2022: 465 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 445 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2024: 448 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2025: 529 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2026: 387 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 173 events, Energy: 12.0M2009: 313 events, Energy: 21.8M2010: 397 events, Energy: 37.3M2011: 515 events, Energy: 97.7M2012: 317 events, Energy: 287.6M2013: 502 events, Energy: 457.8M2014: 772 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 722 events, Energy: 110.2M2016: 477 events, Energy: 840.5M2017: 424 events, Energy: 27.7M2018: 292 events, Energy: 18.5M2019: 397 events, Energy: 50.2M2020: 1,749 events, Energy: 6.4B2021: 832 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 484 events, Energy: 147.6M2023: 466 events, Energy: 484.5M2024: 463 events, Energy: 407.3M2025: 543 events, Energy: 107.6M2026: 403 events, Energy: 495.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
21.6
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 — Nixon, Nevada

What Nixon 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.

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Earthquake FAQ — Nixon, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Nixon today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Nixon?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89424. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Nixon.

What is the earthquake history for Nixon, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Nixon area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89424.

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