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Earthquakes Near Anchorage, Alaska 99516 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99516 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Anchorage, Alaska

28 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Anchorage, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99516 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: 21 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 28
Closest to you M1.7, 25 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.6, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 6 days ago
Tracking Area
Anchorage
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 28 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
M3.6 		Light shaking 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 138 mi 8:18 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska 138 mi 10:26 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 37 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 160 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 112 mi 6:48 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 27 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61 mi 10:50 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 109 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 191 mi 7:33 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 75 mi 2:00 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 11 km ENE of Fritz Creek, Alaska 102 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 59 km SSW of Nikolai, Alaska 195 mi 10:48 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 54 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 177 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 81 mi 7:57 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 21 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska 60 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 56 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 176 mi 4:41 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 36 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 161 mi 12:34 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 90 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 219 mi 8:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 25 mi 6:54 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 100 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 59 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 134 mi 4:14 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 14 km N of Ninilchik, Alaska 91 mi 12:17 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Ninilchik, Alaska 99 mi 10:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 40 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 154 mi 9:00 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 47 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska 74 mi 6:12 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 8 km N of Susitna North, Alaska 81 mi 5:14 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska 76 mi 2:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 72 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska 249 mi 5:30 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska 42 mi 9:16 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 60 km WNW of Cantwell, Alaska 172 mi 3:24 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 75 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 107 mi 9:06 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Anchorage

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Anchorage has recorded 16,757 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 1038 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.9
Thu
3
MAX M3.2
Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
5
MAX M2.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16757 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: 483 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2008: 706 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2009: 682 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2010: 711 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2011: 798 (M2.5–4), 46 (M4+)2012: 805 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2013: 805 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2014: 758 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 803 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 943 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2017: 692 (M2.5–4), 48 (M4+)2018: 1,464 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2019: 848 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2020: 719 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 769 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2022: 709 (M2.5–4), 55 (M4+)2023: 827 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 741 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2025: 926 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2026: 819 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 504 events, Energy: 254.9M2008: 744 events, Energy: 406.1M2009: 720 events, Energy: 1.5B2010: 754 events, Energy: 455.3M2011: 844 events, Energy: 434.1M2012: 848 events, Energy: 852.6M2013: 846 events, Energy: 365.8M2014: 790 events, Energy: 2.8B2015: 832 events, Energy: 4.6B2016: 992 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 740 events, Energy: 1.1B2018: 1,526 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 888 events, Energy: 840.1M2020: 738 events, Energy: 139.1M2021: 798 events, Energy: 2.6B2022: 764 events, Energy: 383.2M2023: 855 events, Energy: 417.2M2024: 771 events, Energy: 165.8M2025: 963 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 840 events, Energy: 220.3M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
65.7
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 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?

28 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 99516. 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 99516.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Anchorage?

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