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Earthquakes Near Palmer, Alaska 99645 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Palmer, Alaska

23 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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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Palmer

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 22 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 23
Closest to you M1.5, 30 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.6, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 6 days ago
Tracking Area
Palmer
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 23 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 Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M3.6 		Light shaking 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 181 mi 8:18 AM Details β†’
M3.0 		Light shaking 17 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska 184 mi 10:26 PM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 64 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 121 mi 4:20 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 37 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 138 mi 3:09 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 109 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 234 mi 7:33 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 22 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska 106 mi 11:17 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 22 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska 113 mi 4:34 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 117 mi 2:00 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 126 mi 7:57 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 21 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 158 mi 6:48 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 32 km ESE of Minto, Alaska 238 mi 1:15 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 54 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 148 mi 9:20 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 87 mi 10:50 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 52 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 142 mi 4:41 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 40 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 200 mi 9:00 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 27 km ESE of Chase, Alaska 59 mi 5:05 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 15 km N of Ninilchik, Alaska 135 mi 3:47 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 70 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 230 mi 2:39 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 71 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 223 mi 4:49 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Susitna North, Alaska 54 mi 5:14 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 7 km NW of Eagle River, Alaska 30 mi 3:01 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 14 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska 216 mi 1:54 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 33 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska 41 mi 9:16 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Palmer

Since 2007 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Palmer has recorded 16,026 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2007. The largest was a M7.1 on Nov 30, 2018, located 1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1068 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.9
Thu
3
MAX M3.2
Fri
2
MAX M2.7
Sat
5
MAX M2.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Since 2007 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 16026 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 130 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2008: 692 (M2.5–4), 39 (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: 907 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2026: 803 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 134 events, Energy: 58.1M2008: 731 events, Energy: 406.6M2009: 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: 942 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 824 events, Energy: 219.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
61.1
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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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🏒 About Alertra

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 Palmer. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Palmer, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Palmer today?

23 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 Palmer in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Palmer?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99645. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Palmer.

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.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Palmer?

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