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Earthquakes Near Anchor Point, Alaska 99556 Today

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

37 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 that may have been felt. This is typical activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Anchor Point, Alaska

37 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
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 33 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 37
Closest to you M1.0, 19 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.4, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 35 days ago
Tracking Area
Anchor Point
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 37 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
M3.4 		Light shaking 6 km SSW of Soldotna, Alaska 46 mi 4:48 PM Details →
M3.2 		Light shaking 44 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 207 mi 12:21 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 46 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 80 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 153 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 71 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 53 mi 3:07 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 52 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 38 mi 3:41 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km WNW of Susitna North, Alaska 172 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 16 km W of Hope, Alaska 94 mi 10:53 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 233 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 91 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 158 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 49 mi 5:30 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 78 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 153 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 44 km NE of Ugashik, Alaska 234 mi 5:03 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska 135 mi 10:17 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 42 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska 212 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 47 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska 116 mi 3:06 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 42 mi 1:02 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 51 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska 156 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 69 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 235 mi 7:48 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska 170 mi 3:49 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 66 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska 177 mi 10:00 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 46 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska 199 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 69 mi 2:55 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km NE of Beluga, Alaska 100 mi 12:12 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 59 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska 195 mi 10:26 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 84 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 156 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 90 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 156 mi 12:34 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 59 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 52 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 81 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 158 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 43 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 34 mi 7:58 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 44 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska 123 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 19 mi 9:14 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 79 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 160 mi 4:01 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 93 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska 116 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 73 km ESE of Egegik, Alaska 207 mi 10:12 AM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 158 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M-0.8 		Not felt 83 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 63 mi 5:20 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Anchor Point

Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Anchor Point has recorded 11,518 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 1818 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
6
MAX M3.3
Sun
4
MAX M3.2
Mon
3
MAX M2.7
Tue
8
MAX M3.2
Wed
1
MAX M2.9
Thu
3
MAX M3.4
Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 11518 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k050100'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 449 (M2.5–4), 21 (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: 741 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 470 events, Energy: 4.6B2016: 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: 758 events, Energy: 74.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
56.7
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
M6.4 Jul 29, 2015
52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
M6.2 Apr 2, 2016
42 km E of Port Heiden, 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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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 Anchor Point. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Anchor Point, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Anchor Point today?

37 small earthquakes nearby today, including 2 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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