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Earthquakes Near West Wendover, Nevada 89883 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 89883 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near West Wendover, Nevada

6 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of West Wendover, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89883 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 West Wendover, 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 — West Wendover

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near West Wendover. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 6
Closest to you M1.4, 112 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 45 days ago
Tracking Area
West Wendover
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 6 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near West Wendover

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
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 149 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 182 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 27 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada 240 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 112 mi 8:56 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 112 mi 7:13 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of West Valley City, Utah 112 mi 9:14 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — West Wendover

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

West Wendover has recorded 4,164 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.5 on May 15, 2020, located Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 702 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
MAX M2.7
Mon
3
MAX M3.1
Tue
2
MAX M2.7
Wed
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4164 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 64 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 71 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 367 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2009: 69 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 67 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 107 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 76 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2013: 90 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 96 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2015: 167 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2016: 64 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2017: 583 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2018: 119 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 148 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2020: 846 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2021: 271 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2022: 155 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 121 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 114 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2025: 329 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 113 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0500.0M1.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 66 events, Energy: 7.4M2007: 71 events, Energy: 7.6M2008: 384 events, Energy: 824.0M2009: 72 events, Energy: 6.4M2010: 70 events, Energy: 29.1M2011: 110 events, Energy: 16.8M2012: 78 events, Energy: 6.7M2013: 90 events, Energy: 8.0M2014: 99 events, Energy: 11.3M2015: 170 events, Energy: 100.4M2016: 67 events, Energy: 6.3M2017: 616 events, Energy: 254.5M2018: 120 events, Energy: 8.7M2019: 155 events, Energy: 23.9M2020: 868 events, Energy: 460.6M2021: 278 events, Energy: 28.8M2022: 155 events, Energy: 6.2M2023: 122 events, Energy: 10.1M2024: 117 events, Energy: 15.6M2025: 339 events, Energy: 48.4M2026: 117 events, Energy: 26.8M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
May 15, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
6.9
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.9 Feb 21, 2008
8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada
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 — West Wendover, Nevada

What West Wendover 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 West Wendover. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — West Wendover, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in West Wendover today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near West Wendover?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89883. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for West Wendover.

What is the earthquake history for West Wendover, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the West Wendover area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89883.

How do I get earthquake alerts for West Wendover?

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