How seismologists are monitoring recent Death Valley earthquakes amid concerns

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you feel like the ground is shaking in Las Vegas lately, you're not alone. A cluster of earthquakes originating in Death Valley has rippled across the region, raising concerns about the stability of fault lines near the Las Vegas Valley.

Seismologists are closely monitoring recent earthquake activity in California's Death Valley, which has seen a spike of more than 64 earthquakes since October 24. Many of these tremors, including a 4.7-magnitude earthquake, were felt as far away as Las Vegas.

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“We noticed a cluster of earthquakes occurring around Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley,” said Dr. Christy Rowe, director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.

“We've been monitoring the area for about two weeks, and over the weekend, we noticed an uptick, with four earthquakes between magnitude 4 and 5. It's a noticeable amount of activity for people in Death Valley.”

The Death Valley Fault System, known for producing powerful earthquakes, has a history of significant seismic activity. Dr. Rowe explains that recent earthquakes raise concerns because of Death Valley's proximity to Las Vegas.

“We believe that the faults in Death Valley could generate earthquakes of up to 6 or 7 magnitude,” Dr. Rowe said. “This level of shaking is something we are monitoring carefully, because it could significantly impact the Las Vegas Valley.”

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Fault lines in southern Nevada

During a recent conversation with Dr. Rowe and her team via FaceTime, they were investigating fault scarps in Genoa, Nevada – a site historically associated with seismic activity and part of the broader fault system extending from Death Valley. Dr. Rowe explained that although these clusters are not necessarily unusual, her team remains vigilant.

“Earthquake clusters happen in Nevada all the time,” Dr. Rowe noted. “However, it increases our alert levels because sometimes a larger earthquake follows.”

This pattern of activity often continues along Nevada's border with California or in central Nevada, where one group dies and another begins, Dr. Rowe said.

To better monitor seismic activity, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory has placed seismic stations throughout the Las Vegas Valley, including one on the UNLV campus. These devices track ground movement and send early warnings, although few residents know they exist.

UNLV students had mixed voices on the topic, with one student commenting, “Personally, I've never felt the earthquake. I hope I don't because I don't know how I'll react.”

Dr. Rowe reminds residents that Nevada is the third most seismically active state in the country and stresses the importance of earthquake preparedness in Las Vegas.

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues to monitor the cluster of earthquakes in Death Valley and advises residents to stay informed of preparedness advisories, which can be found on the laboratory's website.

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