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Earthquakes Near Silver City, Nevada 89428 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 89428 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Silver City, Nevada

40 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Silver City, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89428 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 Silver City, 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€” Silver City

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 15 / 100

Some seismic activity near Silver City. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 40
Closest to you M2.1, 32 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Silver City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 40 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Silver City

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 3 km WNW of Redwood Valley, CA 193 mi 8:20 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 162 mi 10:54 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 2 km E of Aromas, CA 196 mi 6:19 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km NW of Parkfield, CA 232 mi 7:33 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 19 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 32 mi 6:26 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 242 mi 9:48 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 230 mi 3:30 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 174 mi 4:07 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 232 mi 9:04 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA 201 mi 8:50 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km SSE of Rodeo, CA 166 mi 7:59 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 172 mi 12:38 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 173 mi 11:38 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km WSW of Alamo, CA 164 mi 9:59 PM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 180 mi 12:24 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 174 mi 5:03 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 176 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 180 mi 6:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 179 mi 9:02 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 174 mi 7:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km S of Olancha, CA 230 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 175 mi 2:27 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 14 km NW of Parkfield, CA 232 mi 8:51 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 0 km E of The Geysers, CA 171 mi 9:57 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 172 mi 12:41 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 172 mi 9:32 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 176 mi 6:11 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 173 mi 1:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 170 mi 12:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 172 mi 10:28 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 172 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 175 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 173 mi 7:12 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 173 mi 1:56 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 173 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km W of Cobb, CA 171 mi 4:51 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 176 mi 9:10 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 174 mi 5:11 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 172 mi 12:40 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 174 mi 4:08 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Silver City

Since 2008 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Silver City has recorded 12,762 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 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 12762 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 248 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2009: 514 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2010: 529 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2011: 614 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2012: 429 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2013: 611 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2014: 889 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2015: 785 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2016: 556 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2017: 569 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2018: 391 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2019: 754 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2020: 1,882 (M2.5–4), 85 (M4+)2021: 935 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2022: 540 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2023: 516 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2024: 541 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2025: 633 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2026: 437 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 251 events, Energy: 15.5M2009: 529 events, Energy: 193.4M2010: 541 events, Energy: 50.6M2011: 642 events, Energy: 123.3M2012: 439 events, Energy: 131.3M2013: 624 events, Energy: 466.8M2014: 909 events, Energy: 1.1B2015: 809 events, Energy: 117.2M2016: 576 events, Energy: 847.5M2017: 577 events, Energy: 42.6M2018: 396 events, Energy: 25.2M2019: 779 events, Energy: 119.3M2020: 1,967 events, Energy: 6.9B2021: 965 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 558 events, Energy: 126.4M2023: 537 events, Energy: 487.2M2024: 559 events, Energy: 430.7M2025: 650 events, Energy: 116.3M2026: 454 events, Energy: 504.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
33.2
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Silver City, Nevada

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Silver City, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Silver City today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Silver City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89428. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Silver City.

What is the earthquake history for Silver City, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Silver City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89428.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Silver City?

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