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
- 1.731 km SE of Rachel, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 04/06/2026, 12:27:12 路 4 km deep
- 1.631 km SE of Rachel, Nevada3 weeks ago 路 04/06/2026, 06:49:23 路 11 km deep
- 1.726 km SW of Alamo, Nevada1 week ago 路 18/06/2026, 18:17:40 路 11 km deep
- 1.929 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada4 weeks ago 路 28/05/2026, 15:31:10 路 10 km deep
- 1.630 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada4 weeks ago 路 28/05/2026, 13:59:13 路 3 km deep
- 2.530 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada4 weeks ago 路 28/05/2026, 19:04:40 路 7 km deep
94 more earthquakes near Area 51
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.