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Earthquakes Near Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99501 Updated just now

26 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Anchorage, Alaska

26 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Anchorage, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99501 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Anchorage, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Anchorage

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 23 / 100

Some seismic activity near Anchorage. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 26
Closest to you M2.4, 21 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.3, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 6 days ago
Tracking Area
Anchorage
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 26 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Anchorage

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M3.3 		Light shaking 8 km NE of Petersville, Alaska 95 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 43 km S of Glacier View, Alaska 79 mi 5:41 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 46 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 104 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 31 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 21 mi 2:51 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 52 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 179 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 27 km WNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska 241 mi 12:26 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 18 km SE of Fox River, Alaska 108 mi 9:21 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 18 km S of Girdwood, Alaska 39 mi 6:04 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 46 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 112 mi 2:30 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 97 km S of McCarthy, Alaska 244 mi 5:12 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 31 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska 82 mi 9:36 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 108 mi 2:48 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km WSW of Salamatof, Alaska 72 mi 6:32 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 47 mi 4:09 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 40 km W of Susitna, Alaska 54 mi 3:35 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Susitna, Alaska 30 mi 6:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 106 mi 12:22 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 16 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska 101 mi 11:11 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 29 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska 55 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 60 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 177 mi 6:58 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 85 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 111 mi 2:40 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 17 km SW of Petersville, Alaska 87 mi 7:24 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 17 km SW of Valdez, Alaska 109 mi 5:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 56 km ENE of Ferry, Alaska 211 mi 12:13 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 50 km NNW of Paxson, Alaska 198 mi 1:19 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Badger, Alaska 246 mi 1:11 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Anchorage

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Anchorage has recorded 16,822 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2007. The largest was a M7.1 on Nov 30, 2018, located 1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1045 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
2
MAX M4.0
Sat
5
MAX M3.9
Sun
1
MAX M2.8
Mon
2
MAX M2.7
Tue
1
MAX M2.5
Wed
3
MAX M3.3
Thu
0
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Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16822 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 336 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2008: 706 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2009: 683 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2010: 707 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2011: 798 (M2.5–4), 45 (M4+)2012: 800 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2013: 806 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2014: 756 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 807 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 939 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2017: 701 (M2.5–4), 48 (M4+)2018: 1,469 (M2.5–4), 63 (M4+)2019: 848 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2020: 726 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 774 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 712 (M2.5–4), 56 (M4+)2023: 829 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 761 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 932 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2026: 979 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 350 events, Energy: 230.2M2008: 744 events, Energy: 405.8M2009: 720 events, Energy: 1.2B2010: 750 events, Energy: 455.2M2011: 843 events, Energy: 418.2M2012: 842 events, Energy: 830.4M2013: 847 events, Energy: 366.0M2014: 788 events, Energy: 2.8B2015: 836 events, Energy: 4.6B2016: 988 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 749 events, Energy: 1.1B2018: 1,532 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 890 events, Energy: 854.2M2020: 746 events, Energy: 142.5M2021: 805 events, Energy: 2.7B2022: 768 events, Energy: 389.7M2023: 857 events, Energy: 417.8M2024: 793 events, Energy: 257.2M2025: 971 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 1,003 events, Energy: 484.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
71.8
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Nov 30, 2018
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
M7.1 Jan 24, 2016
47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
M6.4 Jul 29, 2015
52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
M6.2 Sep 25, 2014
22 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska
M6.1 May 31, 2021
73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska
M6.0 Nov 27, 2025
12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Anchorage, Alaska

What Anchorage residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏢 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Anchorage. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Anchorage, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Anchorage today?

26 small earthquakes nearby today, including 1 that may have been felt. This is typical activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Anchorage in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Anchorage?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99501. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Anchorage.

What is the earthquake history for Anchorage, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Anchorage area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99501.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Anchorage?

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