Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes near Las Vegas, USGS says

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Published June 4, 2026 3:19 PM PDT
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Earthquake strikes in Las Vegas

The USGS said a preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:47 p.m. local time roughly seven miles from Summerlin.

The Brief

    • A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Las Vegas area on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
    • The quake hit at 1:47 p.m. local time at a depth of approximately 4 miles, with its epicenter located roughly seven miles from Summerlin.
    • There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage, which geologists note is typical for seismic activity measuring below a 4.0 or 5.0 magnitude.

LAS VEGAS (KTTV) - An earthquake struck in the Las Vegas area on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What we know:

The USGS said a preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:47 p.m. local time roughly seven miles from Summerlin.

The quake had a depth of about 4 miles. 

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. While there are many variables involved, geologists say damage does not usually occur until the earthquake magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5.

The Source: This story was written with information from the U.S. Geological Survey. 

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