Earthquake Near Me: A 3.8 Magnitude Shakes the Area West of Las Vegas
Sunday, 7 June 2026, 15:30
Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Near Me Shakes Las Vegas
An earthquake near me has been reported just west of Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon. The quake was recorded at approximately 1:47 p.m. about seven miles west of Summerlin in the Red Rock Canyon area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Initially measured at a magnitude of 4.1, it has since been downgraded to 3.8.
Details on the Seismic Activity
- Shaking was reported as far as Pahrump, with minimal reports of damage.
- According to U.S. Geological Survey, there is a 33% chance of an aftershock exceeding 3.0 magnitude within the coming week.
- A smaller, 3.1-magnitude earthquake near Mesquite, Nevada was also reported but has been removed from the USGS website.
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