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Earthquakes Near Girdwood, Alaska 99587 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99587 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Girdwood, Alaska

27 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Girdwood, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99587 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 Girdwood, 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 — Girdwood

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 20 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 27
Closest to you M1.5, 16 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.6, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 6 days ago
Tracking Area
Girdwood
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 27 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Girdwood

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 159 mi 8:18 AM Details →
M2.8 		Rarely felt 18 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska 145 mi 10:26 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 37 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 181 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 18 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 129 mi 6:48 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 27 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 92 mi 10:50 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 109 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 189 mi 7:33 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 100 mi 2:00 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 11 km ENE of Fritz Creek, Alaska 111 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 59 km SSW of Nikolai, Alaska 226 mi 10:48 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 54 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 194 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 96 mi 7:57 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 21 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska 73 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 56 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 191 mi 4:41 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 36 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 182 mi 12:34 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 90 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 233 mi 8:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 53 mi 6:54 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 117 mi 4:32 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 59 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 154 mi 4:14 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 14 km N of Ninilchik, Alaska 110 mi 12:17 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 7 km SSE of Ninilchik, Alaska 114 mi 10:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 40 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 168 mi 9:00 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 47 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska 44 mi 6:12 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 8 km N of Susitna North, Alaska 98 mi 5:14 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 45 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska 105 mi 2:53 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska 16 mi 9:16 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 60 km WNW of Cantwell, Alaska 187 mi 3:24 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 75 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 132 mi 9:06 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Girdwood

Since 2016 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Girdwood has recorded 9,775 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 1893 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
4
MAX M2.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Since 2016 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9775 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'16'18'20'22'24'262016: 916 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2017: 689 (M2.5–4), 48 (M4+)2018: 1,455 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2019: 846 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2020: 709 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 760 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2022: 707 (M2.5–4), 54 (M4+)2023: 822 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 731 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 912 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2026: 810 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262016: 965 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 737 events, Energy: 1.1B2018: 1,517 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 886 events, Energy: 839.8M2020: 729 events, Energy: 140.1M2021: 789 events, Energy: 2.6B2022: 761 events, Energy: 381.6M2023: 850 events, Energy: 417.0M2024: 760 events, Energy: 163.5M2025: 949 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 832 events, Energy: 282.6M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
63.5
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
M7.0 Dec 6, 2025
2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake
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 — Girdwood, Alaska

What Girdwood 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 — Girdwood, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Girdwood today?

27 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 Girdwood in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Girdwood?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99587. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Girdwood.

What is the earthquake history for Girdwood, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Girdwood area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99587.

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