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.
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.
Jan 19, 2024 12:34PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon near Fairbanks in The United States.
Alaska Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 445 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 44 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 | 389 | 87.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 10.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 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 Jan 24, 2016 01:30 local time (America/Anchorage timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 161 miles (259 km) south-west of Anchorage, at a depth of 78 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) south-west of Anchorage. It is the strongest earthquake near Alaska in the past 124 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Alaska on the night of May 8, 2024 at 03:41 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 192km east-northeast of Anchorage at a depth of 20km under land. 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, 445 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alaska. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
