Latest earthquakes near Henderson, Nevada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Henderson, Nevada, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Henderson? If an earthquake is happening right now near Henderson, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Henderson Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Henderson. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Henderson and elsewhere.
Jan 19, 2026 05:56PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Indio in The United States.
Henderson Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 164 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Henderson, Nevada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Henderson roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Henderson in 2019. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Henderson that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Henderson in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Henderson 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 | 155 | 94.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Henderson
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Henderson occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 148 miles (238 km) west of Henderson, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Henderson in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 152 miles (244 km) west of Henderson. It is the strongest earthquake near Henderson in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Henderson, Nevada 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 Henderson.
Nearest earthquakes from Henderson
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Henderson, Nevada. 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 Henderson.
When was the last earthquake in Henderson, Nevada?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Henderson on the night of May 12, 2026 at 02:58 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Henderson at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Henderson, Nevada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Henderson, Nevada?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Henderson on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 244km south-southwest of Henderson at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Henderson since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Henderson, Nevada?
In the past 10 years, 164 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Henderson. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
