7
Very High
Earthquake Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $124M from this hazard type
- 32 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 780,000 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.9 - 6 km E of Dayton, Nevada (2025-12-04) — 780,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Las Vegas is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Las Vegas Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Las Vegas
Earthquake - 5.9 - 6 km E of Dayton, Nevada
December 3, 2025 — WATCH
780,000 people exposed; $99,014M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.8 - 28 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
December 8, 2024 — WATCH
492,000 people exposed; $64,349M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.8 - 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
December 8, 2024 — WATCH
18,200 people exposed; $1,290M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.0 - 46km WNW of Tonopah, Nevada
May 19, 2020 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada
June 18, 2020 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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