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Earthquakes Near Whittier, Alaska 99693 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 99693 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Whittier, Alaska

21 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Whittier, Alaska in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 99693 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 Whittier, 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 — Whittier

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 21
Closest to you M1.0, 18 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.6, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 6 days ago
Tracking Area
Whittier
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 21 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Whittier

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
M3.6 		Light shaking 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 180 mi 8:18 AM Details →
M3.0 		Light shaking 17 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska 159 mi 10:26 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 64 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 180 mi 4:20 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 37 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 196 mi 3:09 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 109 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 195 mi 7:33 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 22 km SSE of Funny River, Alaska 91 mi 11:17 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 22 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska 120 mi 4:34 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 23 km W of Salamatof, Alaska 122 mi 2:00 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 12 km SE of Clam Gulch, Alaska 114 mi 7:57 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 21 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 149 mi 6:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 54 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska 207 mi 9:20 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 115 mi 10:50 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 90 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 250 mi 8:07 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 52 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 200 mi 4:41 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 40 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska 184 mi 9:00 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 27 km ESE of Chase, Alaska 117 mi 5:05 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 15 km N of Ninilchik, Alaska 128 mi 3:47 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 71 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 207 mi 4:49 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 9 km NNW of Susitna North, Alaska 113 mi 5:14 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 75 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 155 mi 9:06 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 33 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska 18 mi 9:16 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Whittier

Since 2016 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Whittier has recorded 9,781 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2016. The largest was a M7.9 on Jan 23, 2018, located 261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. On average, the area experiences approximately 1893 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
1
MAX M2.9
Thu
3
MAX M3.2
Fri
3
MAX M2.9
Sat
4
MAX M2.7
Sun
1
MAX M3.4
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Since 2016 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9781 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'16'18'20'22'24'262016: 914 (M2.5–4), 50 (M4+)2017: 701 (M2.5–4), 47 (M4+)2018: 1,460 (M2.5–4), 62 (M4+)2019: 847 (M2.5–4), 41 (M4+)2020: 708 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 764 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2022: 704 (M2.5–4), 55 (M4+)2023: 812 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2024: 735 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2025: 912 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2026: 806 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262016: 964 events, Energy: 45.0B2017: 748 events, Energy: 824.0M2018: 1,522 events, Energy: 46.0B2019: 888 events, Energy: 853.3M2020: 727 events, Energy: 131.8M2021: 795 events, Energy: 2.6B2022: 759 events, Energy: 413.1M2023: 838 events, Energy: 415.4M2024: 764 events, Energy: 163.8M2025: 948 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 828 events, Energy: 282.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
53.9
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
M7.0 Dec 6, 2025
2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake
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 — Whittier, Alaska

What Whittier 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 Whittier. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Whittier, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Whittier today?

21 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 Whittier in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Whittier?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 99693. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Whittier.

What is the earthquake history for Whittier, Alaska?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Whittier area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 99693.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Whittier?

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