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Earthquakes in Las Vegas Today

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2.7 Latest earthquake: · August 19 22:37 · 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada · 84 km northwest

Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)

The latest earthquake within 100 km of Las Vegas struck 59 days ago (22:37, August 19) near 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada: magnitude 2.7, depth 5.9 km, 84 km northwest of the centre. Within 100 km there have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 8 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Las Vegas, Nevada on June 4. The average depth is 5.9 km; 3 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a normal fault about 14 km to the north; there are 4 active fault segments within 50 km.

Latest earthquakes within 100 km of Las Vegas

Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.

MagnitudeTimePlaceDepthDistance
2.7 22:37 August 19 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 7.2 km 84 km northwest
3.0 05:36 July 12 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 8.5 km 84 km northwest
3.2 16:10 June 25 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 2.0 km 85 km northwest
2.6 14:33 June 25 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 5.7 km 85 km northwest
3.8 13:47 June 4 Las Vegas, Nevada 7.0 km 24 km west
2.5 21:44 April 21 34 km W of Indian Springs, Nevada 8.6 km 96 km northwest
2.9 11:12 March 29 18 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada 1.5 km 85 km northwest
2.6 14:10 March 4 34 km W of Indian Springs, Nevada 6.7 km 96 km northwest

Las Vegas: earthquakes per month

Nov: 0NovDec: 0DecJan: 0JanFeb: 0FebMar: 22MarApr: 11AprMay: 0MayJun: 33JunJul: 11JulAug: 11AugSep: 0SepOct: 0Oct

By magnitude (last 12 months)

< 2: 0< 22–3: 552–33–4: 333–44–5: 04–55+: 05+

Las Vegas: strongest earthquakes of the past year

  1. 3.8Las Vegas, Nevada
    June 4 13:47 · 7.0 km deep · 24 km west
  2. 3.218 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada
    June 25 16:10 · 2.0 km deep · 85 km northwest
  3. 3.017 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada
    July 12 05:36 · 8.5 km deep · 84 km northwest

Las Vegas earthquake and fault map

Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.

Las Vegas earthquake and fault map

36.115°N 115.173°W

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Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Las Vegas just now?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 2.7 quake near 17 km NNW of Indian Springs, Nevada on August 19 (22:37).
Is Las Vegas in an earthquake zone?
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Las Vegas in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 3.8. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
Where is the nearest fault line to Las Vegas?
According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a normal fault about 14 km to the north; there are 4 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

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