Latest earthquakes near Paradise, Nevada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paradise, Nevada, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paradise? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paradise, it will show up within minutes.
Paradise Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Paradise, 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 Paradise roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Paradise in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Paradise 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 Paradise in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Paradise 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 | 156 | 93.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.82% |
| 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 Paradise
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paradise occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 139 miles (224 km) west of Paradise, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Paradise in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 150 miles (241 km) west of Paradise. It is the strongest earthquake near Paradise 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 Paradise, 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 Paradise.
Nearest earthquakes from Paradise
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paradise, 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 Paradise.
When was the last earthquake in Paradise, Nevada?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Paradise on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 18:29 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of Paradise at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paradise, Nevada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paradise, Nevada?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paradise on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-southwest of Paradise at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paradise since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paradise, Nevada?
In the past 10 years, 166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paradise. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
