Two Earthquakes Rattle North of Las Vegas This Morning With Magnitudes of 4.74 and 4.7 Recorded in the Intermountain West
NEVADA — Two notable earthquakes struck north of Las Vegas, Nevada on the morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with magnitudes of 4.74 and 4.7 recorded within the same area. The activity is described as significant for this part of the Intermountain West.
Where the Earthquakes Hit
The larger of the two earthquakes was recorded at 26 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada, at a depth of 6.4585 km, striking at 15:06:12 UTC on April 29, 2026. The magnitude was recorded at 4.74. The second earthquake measured 4.7 and struck the same general area north of Las Vegas.
The epicenter sits near the Nevada National Security Site, with Las Vegas located to the south and Death Valley National Park to the west. The old nuclear test site referenced in the area is approximately 50 miles west of the epicenter.
Significant Activity for This Region
While earthquakes do occur across the Intermountain West, two earthquakes of this size striking the same area in close succession is considered notable seismic activity for this part of Nevada. The shallow depth of the larger quake at just over 6 kilometers means ground shaking would have been felt more intensely at the surface compared to deeper earthquakes of similar magnitude.
Surrounding Areas Near the Epicenter
The earthquake zone sits in a relatively remote stretch of Nevada. Nearby landmarks and communities include Alamo, Pahrump, Las Vegas, St. George, Cedar City, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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