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Earthquakes Near Big Lake, Alaska 99652 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Big Lake, Alaska

22 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
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 18 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 22
Closest to you M1.8, 31 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.4, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 5 days ago
Tracking Area
Big Lake
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 22 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
M3.4 		Light shaking 20 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 85 mi 6:58 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 36 km NE of Paxson, Alaska 198 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km NNW of Sterling, Alaska 68 mi 6:48 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 53 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 155 mi 5:35 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Fishhook, Alaska 31 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 144 mi 4:18 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km ENE of Ferry, Alaska 193 mi 12:25 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 61 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska 105 mi 9:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 31 km SW of Petersville, Alaska 65 mi 5:10 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 46 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 161 mi 10:16 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 33 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 162 mi 9:59 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 25 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska 88 mi 3:40 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 27 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 87 mi 7:29 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 65 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 124 mi 5:51 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 66 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 199 mi 4:32 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 6 km ESE of Fox, Alaska 248 mi 5:21 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 44 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 171 mi 4:53 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 38 km S of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska 218 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km SE of Salcha, Alaska 228 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 59 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska 69 mi 3:44 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 27 km WSW of Ester, Alaska 226 mi 9:35 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 153 mi 9:00 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Big Lake

Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Big Lake has recorded 16,774 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 1038 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
7
MAX M3.2
Tue
3
MAX M5.0
Wed
1
MAX M2.9
Thu
3
MAX M3.2
Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
5
MAX M2.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Since 2007 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 16774 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: 479 (M2.5–4), 23 (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: 929 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2026: 823 (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: 502 events, Energy: 261.4M2008: 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: 967 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 844 events, Energy: 220.2M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Nov 30, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
78.7
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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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 Big Lake. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Big Lake, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Big Lake today?

22 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 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.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Big Lake?

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