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Earthquakes Near Anchor Point, Alaska 99556 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99556 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Anchor Point, Alaska

24 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
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Threat score: 28 / 100

Some seismic activity near Anchor Point. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 24
Closest to you M1.7, 11 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.6, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 22 days ago
Tracking Area
Anchor Point
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Found 24 in region
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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
M3.6 		Light shaking 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 53 mi 8:18 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska 38 mi 10:26 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 37 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 237 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 16 mi 6:48 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 27 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 101 mi 10:50 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 109 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 106 mi 7:33 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 55 mi 2:00 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 11 km ENE of Fritz Creek, Alaska 19 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 28 mi 7:57 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 21 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska 49 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 36 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 239 mi 12:34 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 90 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 112 mi 8:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 119 mi 6:54 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 16 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 59 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 42 mi 4:14 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 14 km N of Ninilchik, Alaska 24 mi 12:17 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Ninilchik, Alaska 11 mi 10:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 40 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 47 mi 9:00 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 47 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska 158 mi 6:12 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 8 km N of Susitna North, Alaska 177 mi 5:14 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska 77 mi 2:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 72 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska 141 mi 5:30 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska 137 mi 9:16 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 75 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 58 mi 9:06 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Anchor Point

Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Anchor Point has recorded 11,506 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2015. The largest was a M7.9 on Jan 23, 2018, located 261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1838 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
0
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Thu
2
MAX M3.2
Fri
3
MAX M3.0
Sat
4
MAX M2.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11506 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 267 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2016: 987 (M2.5–4), 51 (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: 1,028 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2026: 915 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 278 events, Energy: 41.6M2016: 1,038 events, Energy: 45.2B2017: 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: 1,070 events, Energy: 1.6B2026: 938 events, Energy: 197.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
56.1
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
M7.1 Jan 24, 2016
47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, 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
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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?

24 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 Anchor Point in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Anchor Point?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99556. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Anchor Point.

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.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Anchor Point?

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