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Earthquakes Near Big Lake, Alaska 99652 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99652 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Big Lake, Alaska

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Big Lake, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99652 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 Big Lake, 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 — Big Lake

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

Some seismic activity near Big Lake. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.7, 10 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.2, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Big Lake
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Big Lake

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
M3.2 		Light shaking 29 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 79 mi 5:54 AM Details →
M3.1 		Light shaking 10 km WSW of Hope, Alaska 44 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 35 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 117 mi 3:32 PM Details →
M2.4 		Rarely felt 14 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska 65 mi 6:09 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 47 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska 133 mi 12:13 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 30 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 36 mi 7:25 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 51 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska 69 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 20 km NNW of Skwentna, Alaska 67 mi 9:49 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 27 km NW of Valdez, Alaska 109 mi 2:14 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 33 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska 130 mi 6:33 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 142 mi 1:20 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 8 km N of Anchorage, Alaska 16 mi 8:47 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Cantwell, Alaska 97 mi 8:27 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 34 km SSE of Glacier View, Alaska 85 mi 8:05 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 16 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska 21 mi 12:07 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska 228 mi 5:17 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 51 mi 4:19 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km W of Willow, Alaska 26 mi 5:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 55 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 140 mi 10:40 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 19 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 108 mi 3:13 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 16 km NW of Anderson, Alaska 203 mi 11:36 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 10 km S of Clam Gulch, Alaska 108 mi 5:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 82 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 165 mi 5:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 10 mi 3:00 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska 150 mi 10:28 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 36 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 128 mi 4:53 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 38 km NE of Chase, Alaska 82 mi 11:08 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 41 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska 58 mi 9:19 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 29 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska 51 mi 6:43 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 36 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska 55 mi 12:41 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 31 km NE of Whittier, Alaska 68 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 25 km WNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska 219 mi 11:05 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 63 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 85 mi 2:56 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 36 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska 51 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 56 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 141 mi 7:09 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 67 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 76 mi 3:38 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 45 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska 128 mi 3:26 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 144 mi 1:48 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 79 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 125 mi 3:27 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 76 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska 128 mi 1:31 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 70 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska 82 mi 11:13 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 61 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 141 mi 5:45 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 50 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 56 mi 11:56 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 72 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 80 mi 9:18 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 145 mi 3:20 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 64 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 146 mi 2:16 PM Details →
M-0.4 		Not felt 58 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 151 mi 11:49 AM Details →
M-0.9 		Not felt 63 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 147 mi 2:16 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Big Lake

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Big Lake has recorded 16,773 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 1053 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
0
—
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
1
MAX M3.2
Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16773 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: 147 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2008: 701 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2009: 690 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2010: 710 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2011: 791 (M2.5–4), 43 (M4+)2012: 798 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2013: 806 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2014: 751 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2015: 797 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 936 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2017: 708 (M2.5–4), 47 (M4+)2018: 1,465 (M2.5–4), 63 (M4+)2019: 842 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2020: 722 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 775 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2022: 705 (M2.5–4), 56 (M4+)2023: 830 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 764 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2025: 940 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2026: 1,155 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 151 events, Energy: 58.6M2008: 739 events, Energy: 405.2M2009: 727 events, Energy: 1.2B2010: 753 events, Energy: 454.9M2011: 834 events, Energy: 402.8M2012: 839 events, Energy: 705.2M2013: 846 events, Energy: 354.8M2014: 783 events, Energy: 2.8B2015: 826 events, Energy: 4.6B2016: 985 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 755 events, Energy: 1.1B2018: 1,528 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 883 events, Energy: 849.2M2020: 742 events, Energy: 142.2M2021: 807 events, Energy: 2.7B2022: 761 events, Energy: 388.9M2023: 858 events, Energy: 418.1M2024: 795 events, Energy: 254.7M2025: 978 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 1,183 events, Energy: 927.0M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
78.5
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
M6.4 Jul 29, 2015
52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
M6.2 Sep 25, 2014
22 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska
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 — Big Lake, Alaska

What Big Lake 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 — Big Lake, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Big Lake today?

48 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 Big Lake in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Big Lake?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99652. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Big Lake.

What is the earthquake history for Big Lake, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Big Lake area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99652.

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