Latest earthquakes near Lake Havasu City, Arizona today
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Recent Lake Havasu City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lake Havasu City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lake Havasu City and elsewhere.
Aug 13, 2024 08:06PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck near Las Vegas in The United States.
Jul 29, 2024 01:00PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Barstow in The United States.
Lake Havasu City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Lake Havasu City, Arizona in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lake Havasu City in 2024. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Lake Havasu City that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lake Havasu City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lake Havasu City during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 85 | 97.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lake Havasu City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lake Havasu City occurred on Jun 5, 2021 10:55 local time (America/Phoenix timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 119 miles (192 km) south-west of Lake Havasu City, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Lake Havasu City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 122 miles (197 km) south-west of Lake Havasu City. It is the strongest earthquake near Lake Havasu City in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lake Havasu City, Arizona in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Lake Havasu City.
Nearest earthquakes from Lake Havasu City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lake Havasu City.
When was the last earthquake in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lake Havasu City on the afternoon of October 4, 2024 at 13:18 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Lake Havasu City at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lake Havasu City, Arizona in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lake Havasu City on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Phoenix). The center of this earthquake was located 197km west of Lake Havasu City at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lake Havasu City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lake Havasu City. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
