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Recent Earthquakes Near Anchor Point, Alaska

51 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Anchor Point, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99556 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 Anchor Point, 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 — Anchor Point

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
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Threat score: 54 / 100

Above-average activity near Anchor Point. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 51
Closest to you M2.1, 21 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Anchor Point
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 51 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Anchor Point

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 35 mi 11:30 AM Details →
M3.2 		Light shaking 29 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 67 mi 5:54 AM Details →
M3.1 		Light shaking 10 km WSW of Hope, Alaska 96 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 35 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 34 mi 3:32 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 25 km WSW of Aleneva, Alaska 141 mi 9:50 AM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 14 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 178 mi 6:09 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 1 km E of Big Lake, Alaska 131 mi 11:34 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 47 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska 231 mi 12:13 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 30 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 128 mi 7:25 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 51 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska 199 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 20 km NNW of Skwentna, Alaska 161 mi 9:49 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 10 km E of Womens Bay, Alaska 151 mi 2:00 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 92 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 121 mi 11:46 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 33 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska 236 mi 6:33 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 21 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 72 km SW of Karluk, Alaska 228 mi 1:09 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 8 km N of Anchorage, Alaska 117 mi 8:47 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Cantwell, Alaska 226 mi 8:27 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 34 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska 185 mi 8:05 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 53 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 38 mi 3:04 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 42 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska 92 mi 1:52 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 16 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 151 mi 12:07 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska 101 mi 5:17 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 101 mi 4:19 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km W of Willow, Alaska 141 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 55 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 39 mi 10:40 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Clam Gulch, Alaska 23 mi 5:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 120 mi 3:00 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska 22 mi 10:28 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km NE of Chase, Alaska 210 mi 11:08 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 41 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska 187 mi 9:19 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 29 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska 160 mi 6:43 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 31 km NE of Whittier, Alaska 140 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 36 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska 138 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 94 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska 136 mi 2:36 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 56 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 67 mi 7:09 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 86 km N of Karluk, Alaska 146 mi 8:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 67 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 109 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 45 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 35 mi 3:26 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 57 mi 1:48 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 61 mi 12:23 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 79 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 62 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 76 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 61 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 70 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska 103 mi 11:13 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 159 mi 9:24 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 61 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 72 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 108 mi 9:18 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 83 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 159 mi 4:11 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 54 mi 3:20 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 62 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 54 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 62 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 52 mi 10:57 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Anchor Point

Since 2016 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Anchor Point has recorded 11,464 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2016. The largest was a M7.9 on Jan 23, 2018, located 261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1858 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
—
Tue
3
MAX M3.6
Wed
4
MAX M3.5
Thu
3
MAX M2.7
Fri
7
MAX M4.4
Sat
2
MAX M3.1
Sun
3
MAX M4.3
Since 2016 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11464 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'16'18'20'22'24'262016: 846 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2017: 752 (M2.5–4), 57 (M4+)2018: 1,882 (M2.5–4), 82 (M4+)2019: 973 (M2.5–4), 44 (M4+)2020: 776 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2021: 827 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2022: 812 (M2.5–4), 57 (M4+)2023: 988 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2024: 815 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2025: 1,037 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2026: 1,284 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262016: 890 events, Energy: 459.0M2017: 809 events, Energy: 1.2B2018: 1,964 events, Energy: 46.3B2019: 1,017 events, Energy: 965.2M2020: 798 events, Energy: 163.5M2021: 856 events, Energy: 2.6B2022: 869 events, Energy: 408.4M2023: 1,023 events, Energy: 602.2M2024: 846 events, Energy: 177.4M2025: 1,079 events, Energy: 1.6B2026: 1,313 events, Energy: 657.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
61
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.9 Jan 23, 2018
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
M7.1 Nov 30, 2018
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
M6.9 Oct 11, 2021
112 km E of Chignik, Alaska
M6.2 Apr 2, 2016
42 km E of Port Heiden, 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 — Anchor Point, Alaska

What Anchor Point 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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Earthquake FAQ — Anchor Point, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Anchor Point today?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 35 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Anchor Point in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Anchor Point?

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What is the earthquake history for Anchor Point, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Anchor Point area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99556.

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