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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99672 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Sterling, Alaska

39 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Sterling, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99672 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 Sterling, 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 — Sterling

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 15 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 39
Closest to you M2.0, 37 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.2, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 35 days ago
Tracking Area
Sterling
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 39 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Sterling

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 44 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 156 mi 12:21 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 46 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 115 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 71 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 82 mi 3:07 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 52 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 72 mi 3:41 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km WNW of Susitna North, Alaska 116 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 16 km W of Hope, Alaska 37 mi 10:53 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Ninilchik, Alaska 44 mi 4:36 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 178 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 91 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 138 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km S of Denali Park, Alaska 220 mi 7:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 84 mi 5:30 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 78 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 137 mi 3:23 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 62 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 231 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 104 km E of Cordova, Alaska 235 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska 107 mi 10:17 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 42 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska 159 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 87 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska 241 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 47 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska 71 mi 3:06 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 69 mi 1:02 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 51 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska 214 mi 10:20 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska 112 mi 3:49 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 66 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska 136 mi 10:00 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 46 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska 142 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 126 mi 2:55 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 29 km WSW of Port Lions, Alaska 211 mi 4:25 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 59 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska 167 mi 10:26 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 84 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 211 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 90 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 211 mi 12:34 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 59 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 105 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 81 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 214 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 44 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska 174 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 70 mi 9:14 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 79 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 215 mi 4:01 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 93 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska 172 mi 2:47 PM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 61 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 74 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 213 mi 6:57 PM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 61 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 74 mi 3:39 PM Details →
M-0.3 		Not felt 82 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 216 mi 3:41 PM Details →
M-0.8 		Not felt 83 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 72 mi 5:20 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Sterling

Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Sterling has recorded 10,203 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2015. The largest was a M7.9 on Jan 23, 2018, located 261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1875 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
7
MAX M3.4
Sun
3
MAX M3.2
Mon
3
MAX M2.7
Tue
8
MAX M3.2
Wed
1
MAX M2.9
Thu
2
MAX M3.2
Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 10203 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 177 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2016: 965 (M2.5–4), 50 (M4+)2017: 713 (M2.5–4), 49 (M4+)2018: 1,474 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2019: 865 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2020: 733 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 795 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2022: 741 (M2.5–4), 56 (M4+)2023: 894 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2024: 767 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 960 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2026: 691 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 183 events, Energy: 23.9M2016: 1,015 events, Energy: 45.2B2017: 762 events, Energy: 987.9M2018: 1,536 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 906 events, Energy: 918.2M2020: 752 events, Energy: 136.6M2021: 824 events, Energy: 2.6B2022: 797 events, Energy: 390.1M2023: 926 events, Energy: 458.2M2024: 796 events, Energy: 162.8M2025: 998 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 708 events, Energy: 71.8M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
60.6
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
M6.1 May 31, 2021
73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska
M6.0 Nov 27, 2025
12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska
M5.9 Dec 21, 2021
58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Sterling, Alaska

What Sterling 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 — Sterling, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Sterling today?

39 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 Sterling in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Sterling?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99672. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Sterling.

What is the earthquake history for Sterling, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Sterling area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99672.

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