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Earthquakes Near Whittier, Alaska 99693 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Whittier, Alaska

31 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: 26 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 31
Closest to you M1.6, 52 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M3.2, Light shaking
Last felt M4.0+ 39 days ago
Tracking Area
Whittier
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 31 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
M3.2 		Light shaking 44 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 70 mi 12:21 PM Details →
M2.6 		Rarely felt 46 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 194 mi 1:25 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 52 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 162 mi 3:41 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km WNW of Susitna North, Alaska 110 mi 12:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 16 km W of Hope, Alaska 61 mi 10:53 PM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 9 km ESE of Ninilchik, Alaska 128 mi 4:36 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 162 mi 7:14 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 91 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska 205 mi 8:26 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km S of Denali Park, Alaska 193 mi 7:18 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 174 mi 5:30 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 62 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 190 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 104 km E of Cordova, Alaska 146 mi 11:29 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska 52 mi 10:17 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 42 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska 76 mi 5:19 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 87 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska 151 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 47 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska 121 mi 3:06 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 160 mi 1:02 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska 96 mi 3:49 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 66 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska 175 mi 10:00 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 46 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska 94 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska 204 mi 2:55 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 59 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska 92 mi 10:26 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 59 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 190 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 20 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 155 mi 9:14 AM Details →
M-0.1 		Not felt 60 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 137 mi 2:09 PM Details →
M-0.1 		Not felt 62 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 137 mi 3:20 PM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 61 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 137 mi 4:13 PM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 61 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 137 mi 3:39 PM Details →
M-0.2 		Not felt 83 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 162 mi 2:31 PM Details →
M-0.3 		Not felt 66 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska 141 mi 2:19 PM Details →
M-0.8 		Not felt 83 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 162 mi 5:20 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Whittier

Since 2015 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Whittier has recorded 9,797 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 1878 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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

Yearly Activity · 9797 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k020406080'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 149 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2016: 931 (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: 657 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k020.0B40.0B60.0B'16'18'20'22'24'262015: 156 events, Energy: 24.0M2016: 981 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: 671 events, Energy: 65.4M
Largest Recorded
M7.9
261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Jan 23, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
49
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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Earthquake FAQ — Whittier, Alaska

Was there an earthquake in Whittier today?

31 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 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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