Latest earthquakes near Las Vegas, Nevada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Las Vegas, Nevada, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Las Vegas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Las Vegas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Las Vegas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Las Vegas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Las Vegas and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Las Vegas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Las Vegas in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Las Vegas 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 | 157 | 94.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Las Vegas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Las Vegas occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 140 miles (226 km) west-southwest of Las Vegas, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Las Vegas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 155 miles (249 km) west-southwest of Las Vegas. It is the strongest earthquake near Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas.
Nearest earthquakes from Las Vegas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas.
When was the last earthquake in Las Vegas, Nevada?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Vegas on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 17:17 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south of Las Vegas at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Las Vegas, Nevada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Las Vegas, Nevada?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Vegas on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southwest of Las Vegas at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Las Vegas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Las Vegas, Nevada?
In the past 10 years, 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Las Vegas. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
