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Earthquakes Near Anchorage, Alaska 99507 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99507 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Anchorage, Alaska

52 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Anchorage, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99507 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
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 55 / 100

Above-average activity near Anchorage. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 52
Closest to you M2.1, 13 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Anchorage
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 52 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
M4.3 		Felt indoors 24 km SE of Kasilof, Alaska 77 mi 11:30 AM Details →
M3.2 		Light shaking 29 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 74 mi 5:54 AM Details →
M3.1 		Light shaking 10 km WSW of Hope, Alaska 17 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 35 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 105 mi 3:32 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 14 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 93 mi 6:09 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 1 km E of Big Lake, Alaska 28 mi 11:34 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 47 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska 161 mi 12:13 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 30 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 57 mi 7:25 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 51 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska 92 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 20 km NNW of Skwentna, Alaska 93 mi 9:49 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 27 km NW of Valdez, Alaska 101 mi 2:14 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 92 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 232 mi 11:46 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 33 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska 159 mi 6:33 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 127 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 8 km N of Anchorage, Alaska 13 mi 8:47 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Cantwell, Alaska 121 mi 8:27 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 4 km NNW of Denali Park, Alaska 184 mi 12:00 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 34 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska 81 mi 8:05 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 16 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 44 mi 12:07 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska 212 mi 5:17 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 58 mi 4:19 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km W of Willow, Alaska 53 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 55 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 129 mi 10:40 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 19 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 94 mi 3:13 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Clam Gulch, Alaska 90 mi 5:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 82 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 185 mi 5:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 23 mi 3:00 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska 133 mi 10:28 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 36 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 150 mi 4:53 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km NE of Chase, Alaska 109 mi 11:08 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 41 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska 76 mi 9:19 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 29 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska 79 mi 6:43 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 31 km NE of Whittier, Alaska 49 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 63 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 88 mi 2:56 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 38 km E of Clear, Alaska 221 mi 10:57 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 36 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska 36 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 94 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska 246 mi 2:36 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 56 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 135 mi 7:09 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 67 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 86 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 45 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 117 mi 3:26 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 136 mi 1:48 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 133 mi 12:23 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 79 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 120 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 76 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 122 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 70 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska 90 mi 11:13 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 134 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 72 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 90 mi 9:18 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 137 mi 3:20 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 62 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 138 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 62 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 138 mi 10:57 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 137 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M-0.9 		Not felt 63 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 138 mi 2:16 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Anchorage

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Anchorage has recorded 16,781 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 1053 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
—
Tue
2
MAX M3.6
Wed
3
MAX M3.5
Thu
4
MAX M2.8
Fri
7
MAX M4.4
Sat
2
MAX M3.1
Sun
2
MAX M4.3
Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16781 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: 147 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2008: 706 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2009: 681 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2010: 709 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2011: 798 (M2.5–4), 46 (M4+)2012: 799 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2013: 805 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2014: 756 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 802 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 940 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2017: 696 (M2.5–4), 48 (M4+)2018: 1,463 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2019: 848 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2020: 719 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 773 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 710 (M2.5–4), 56 (M4+)2023: 828 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 762 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2025: 939 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2026: 1,154 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 151 events, Energy: 58.6M2008: 744 events, Energy: 405.8M2009: 719 events, Energy: 1.5B2010: 752 events, Energy: 455.2M2011: 844 events, Energy: 434.0M2012: 841 events, Energy: 830.3M2013: 846 events, Energy: 365.9M2014: 788 events, Energy: 2.8B2015: 831 events, Energy: 4.6B2016: 989 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 744 events, Energy: 1.1B2018: 1,525 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 889 events, Energy: 845.9M2020: 739 events, Energy: 141.5M2021: 804 events, Energy: 2.7B2022: 766 events, Energy: 389.7M2023: 856 events, Energy: 417.8M2024: 794 events, Energy: 257.4M2025: 977 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 1,182 events, Energy: 927.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
67.7
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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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?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 77 miles away. Review details below. 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?

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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 99507.

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