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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99645 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Palmer, Alaska

50 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Palmer, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99645 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 Palmer, 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 — Palmer

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Notable
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 43 / 100

Above-average activity near Palmer. Nothing dangerous, but noteworthy.

Earthquakes nearby 50
Closest to you M1.9, 25 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M4.3, Felt indoors
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Palmer
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 50 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Palmer

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 119 mi 11:30 AM Details →
M3.2 		Light shaking 29 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 111 mi 5:54 AM Details →
M3.1 		Light shaking 10 km WSW of Hope, Alaska 58 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 35 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 146 mi 3:32 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 14 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 82 mi 6:09 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 1 km E of Big Lake, Alaska 34 mi 11:34 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 47 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska 149 mi 12:13 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 30 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 70 mi 7:25 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 51 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska 57 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 20 km NNW of Skwentna, Alaska 94 mi 9:49 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 27 km NW of Valdez, Alaska 76 mi 2:14 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 33 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska 143 mi 6:33 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 168 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 8 km N of Anchorage, Alaska 39 mi 8:47 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Cantwell, Alaska 88 mi 8:27 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 4 km NNW of Denali Park, Alaska 149 mi 12:00 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 34 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska 50 mi 8:05 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 16 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 25 mi 12:07 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 86 mi 4:19 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 69 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 240 mi 5:43 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km W of Willow, Alaska 54 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 55 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 170 mi 10:40 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 19 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 135 mi 3:13 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Clam Gulch, Alaska 132 mi 5:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 82 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 145 mi 5:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 42 mi 3:00 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska 175 mi 10:28 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 36 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 112 mi 4:53 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km NE of Chase, Alaska 79 mi 11:08 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 41 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska 38 mi 9:19 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 29 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska 74 mi 6:43 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 31 km NE of Whittier, Alaska 49 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 63 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 120 mi 2:56 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 38 km E of Clear, Alaska 185 mi 10:57 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 36 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska 32 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 56 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 173 mi 7:09 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 67 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 111 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 45 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 158 mi 3:26 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 175 mi 1:48 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 172 mi 12:23 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 79 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 158 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 76 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 160 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 70 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska 117 mi 11:13 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 173 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 72 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 115 mi 9:18 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 176 mi 3:20 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 62 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 178 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 62 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 178 mi 10:57 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 177 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M-0.9 		Not felt 63 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 178 mi 2:16 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Palmer

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Palmer has recorded 16,022 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Nov 30, 2018, located 1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1078 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
1
MAX M2.8
Tue
2
MAX M3.6
Wed
3
MAX M3.5
Thu
4
MAX M2.8
Fri
7
MAX M4.4
Sat
2
MAX M3.1
Sun
2
MAX M4.3
Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16022 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 484 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2009: 674 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2010: 690 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2011: 773 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2012: 765 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2013: 781 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2014: 763 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2015: 780 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 908 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2017: 684 (M2.5–4), 46 (M4+)2018: 1,451 (M2.5–4), 63 (M4+)2019: 833 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2020: 691 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 759 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 684 (M2.5–4), 56 (M4+)2023: 802 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2024: 742 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 918 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2026: 1,128 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 519 events, Energy: 259.9M2009: 710 events, Energy: 1.5B2010: 727 events, Energy: 384.9M2011: 815 events, Energy: 396.4M2012: 804 events, Energy: 695.5M2013: 819 events, Energy: 342.6M2014: 797 events, Energy: 2.9B2015: 809 events, Energy: 4.6B2016: 957 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 730 events, Energy: 819.9M2018: 1,514 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 873 events, Energy: 826.1M2020: 710 events, Energy: 134.1M2021: 791 events, Energy: 2.7B2022: 740 events, Energy: 387.7M2023: 828 events, Energy: 411.2M2024: 771 events, Energy: 251.6M2025: 953 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 1,155 events, Energy: 747.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
64.2
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
M7.0 Dec 6, 2025
2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake
M6.4 Jul 29, 2015
52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
M6.3 Nov 12, 2012
266 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska
M6.2 Sep 25, 2014
22 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Palmer, Alaska

What Palmer 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 — Palmer, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Palmer today?

Heads up: a M4.3 earthquake was detected 119 miles away. Review details below. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Palmer in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Palmer?

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What is the earthquake history for Palmer, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Palmer area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99645.

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