Today
6
Last 7 days
25
Last 30 days
100+
Strongest
M 2.6
Area 51 sits in southern Nevada - one of the most seismically active states in the US, criss-crossed by Basin and Range faults (and, historically, the Nevada Test Site). The ground here moves far more than its secretive reputation suggests. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity around Area 51 (Groom Lake, Nevada). For instant alerts the moment a quake strikes near here, the free QuakeMate app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes near Area 51
- 1.645 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 04/09/2026, 07:56:11 路 11 km deep
- 1.730 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 29/08/2026, 13:15:19 路 1 km deep
- 1.628 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada2 weeks ago 路 08/09/2026, 04:05:17 路 4 km deep
- 1.533 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 31/08/2026, 07:02:40 路 1 km deep
- 1.652 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 31/08/2026, 09:09:22 路 7 km deep
- 1.652 km SE of Beatty, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 31/08/2026, 09:26:28 路 7 km deep
94 more earthquakes near Area 51
Open the QuakeMate app to see every quake here, sorted and mapped - plus real-time alerts when a new one strikes.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.