Latest earthquakes near Anchorage, Alaska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Anchorage, Alaska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Anchorage? If an earthquake is happening right now near Anchorage, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Apr 29 05:12AM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 42 mi N from Anchorage |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 29 01:54AM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 144 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 29 12:03AM Anchorage) |
M 4.7 | 33 mi S from Anchorage |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 28 10:44PM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 119 mi N from Anchorage |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 28 06:49PM Anchorage) |
M 3.0 | 73 mi ESE from Anchorage |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 28 01:46PM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 87 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 02:42AM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 90 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 01:24AM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 109 mi NNE from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 12:00AM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 162 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 10:58PM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 130 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 10:38PM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 57 mi W from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 04:31PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 180 mi SSW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 08:41AM Anchorage) |
M 2.1 | 150 mi N from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 08:34AM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 107 mi N from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 08:34AM Anchorage) |
M 2.6 | 109 mi N from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 06:22AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 156 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 05:30AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 155 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 05:10AM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 121 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 27 12:25AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 71 mi WNW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 07:59PM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 90 mi SSW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 02:18PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 121 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 01:59PM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 114 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 01:33PM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 170 mi ESE from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 11:54AM Anchorage) |
M 4.4 | 102 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Apr 25 08:22PM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 167 mi N from Anchorage |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Anchorage
Recent Anchorage Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Anchorage. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Anchorage and elsewhere.
Apr 29, 2025 12:03AM
M4.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Anchorage in The United States.
Apr 22, 2025 04:24PM
M4.5 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Anchorage in The United States.
Apr 18, 2025 11:18PM
M4.3 Earthquake hit near Anchorage in The United States on Friday Evening.
Feb 4, 2025 11:07PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck near Anchorage in The United States.
Anchorage Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Anchorage, Alaska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Anchorage roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Anchorage in 2018. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Anchorage 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 Anchorage in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Anchorage 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 | 316 | 89.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Anchorage
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage, Alaska 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 Anchorage.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2016 01:30AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 161 mi SW from Anchorage |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:29AM (Anchorage) |
M 7.1 | 9 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Jul 28, 2015 06:35PM (Anchorage) |
M 6.4 | 145 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 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 |
| May 27, 2019 01:52AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 184 mi SSW from Anchorage |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:35AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 5 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Jun 24, 2015 02:32PM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 75 mi WNW from Anchorage |
| Nov 21, 2018 09:21AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.6 | 144 mi SW from Anchorage |
| Mar 1, 2017 05:11PM (Anchorage) |
M 5.6 | 147 mi SW from Anchorage |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Anchorage
Nearest earthquakes from Anchorage
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Anchorage, Alaska. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 06:01AM (Anchorage) |
M 4.2 | 3 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:36AM (Anchorage) |
M 4.9 | 4 mi N from Anchorage |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:35AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 5 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Jan 2, 2019 06:16AM (Anchorage) |
M 4.2 | 6 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Nov 8, 2019 11:15AM (Anchorage) |
M 4.0 | 6 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Dec 31, 2018 06:03PM (Anchorage) |
M 5.0 | 6 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Feb 27, 2021 09:59AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.3 | 7 mi N from Anchorage |
| May 18, 2019 11:01PM (Anchorage) |
M 4.1 | 7 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Feb 27, 2021 09:59AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.3 | 7 mi N from Anchorage |
| Dec 27, 2018 05:21AM (Anchorage) |
M 4.8 | 7 mi NW from Anchorage |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Anchorage
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Anchorage.
When was the last earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Anchorage on the night of April 29, 2025 at 05:12 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 68km north of Anchorage at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Anchorage, Alaska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska?
A 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Anchorage 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 Anchorage since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Anchorage, Alaska?
In the past 10 years, 352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anchorage. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
