Latest earthquakes near Alaska, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alaska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alaska? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alaska, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 27 06:33AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 152 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 11:38PM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 132 mi N from Anchorage |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 26 04:25PM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 131 mi N from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 06:53AM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 40 mi N from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 04:52AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 93 mi ESE from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 07:25PM Anchorage) |
M 2.7 | 145 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:37PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 13 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:23PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 126 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:31PM Anchorage) |
M 4.1 | 125 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 10:40AM Anchorage) |
M 3.6 | 119 mi ENE from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:18PM Anchorage) |
M 2.8 | 13 mi SSE from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:24PM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 178 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:36PM Anchorage) |
M 2.6 | 156 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 09:18AM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 128 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 07:29AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 66 mi SSW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 04:20AM Anchorage) |
M 3.0 | 96 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:06PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 119 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 04:22AM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 25 mi WNW from Fairbanks |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:39AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 134 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 11:42PM Anchorage) |
M 2.8 | 47 mi N from Anchorage |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 09:31AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 154 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 04:13AM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 32 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 01:16AM Anchorage) |
M 3.4 | 80 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 11:37PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 115 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:26PM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 140 mi SW from Anchorage |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alaska
Recent Alaska Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alaska. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alaska and elsewhere.
Feb 4, 2025 11:07PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck near Anchorage in The United States.
Alaska Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Alaska, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Alaska roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alaska in 2018. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Alaska that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alaska in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Alaska during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 379 | 88.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 10.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Alaska
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alaska occurred on Nov 30, 2018 08:29 local time (America/Anchorage timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 9 miles (15 km) north-northwest of Anchorage, at a depth of 29 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Alaska in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.2 earthquake struck on Mar 27, 1964 17:36, 88 miles (142 km) north-northwest of Anchorage. It is the strongest earthquake near Alaska in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Alaska, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Alaska.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 08:29AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 9 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Jan 24, 2016 01:30AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 161 mi SW from Anchorage |
| Jul 28, 2015 06:35PM (Anchorage) |
M 6.4 | 145 mi SW from Anchorage |
| May 1, 2017 06:18AM (Juneau) |
M 6.3 | 133 mi NW from Juneau |
| May 1, 2017 04:31AM (Juneau) |
M 6.2 | 133 mi NW from Juneau |
| May 30, 2021 10:59PM (Anchorage) |
M 6.1 | 101 mi NNE from Anchorage |
| Dec 21, 2021 01:42PM (Anchorage) |
M 5.9 | 137 mi SW from Anchorage |
| Jan 11, 2024 10:46PM (Juneau) |
M 5.9 | 137 mi SSW from Juneau |
| Jun 24, 2015 02:32PM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 75 mi WNW from Anchorage |
| May 27, 2019 01:52AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 184 mi SSW from Anchorage |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Alaska
Earthquakes by city in Alaska
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Alaska, The United States.
Use this regional Alaska earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Eagle River and Badger.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alaska.
When was the last earthquake in Alaska, The United States?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alaska on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 06:33 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 244km southwest of Anchorage at a depth of 89km under water in the Gulf Of Alaska. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alaska, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alaska, The United States?
A 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Alaska on the afternoon of March 27, 1964 at 17:36 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 142km east-southeast of Anchorage at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alaska since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alaska, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alaska. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
