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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 06:53AM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 40 mi N from Anchorage |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 04:52AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 93 mi ESE from Anchorage |
| 21 hours 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 |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:40AM Anchorage) |
M 3.6 | 119 mi ENE from Anchorage |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 10:18PM Anchorage) |
M 2.8 | 13 mi SSE from Anchorage |
| 1 day 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 |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:18AM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 128 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 07:29AM Anchorage) |
M 2.3 | 66 mi SSW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:20AM Anchorage) |
M 3.0 | 96 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 09:06PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 119 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 03:39AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 134 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 11:42PM Anchorage) |
M 2.8 | 47 mi N from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 09:31AM Anchorage) |
M 2.2 | 154 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:13AM Anchorage) |
M 2.5 | 32 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 01:16AM Anchorage) |
M 3.4 | 80 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 11:37PM Anchorage) |
M 2.0 | 115 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 10:26PM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 140 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 07:57PM Anchorage) |
M 2.7 | 52 mi NW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 05:49PM Anchorage) |
M 2.4 | 113 mi SW from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 05:40PM Anchorage) |
M 3.5 | 47 mi NE from Anchorage |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 05:36PM Anchorage) |
M 3.6 | 70 mi NNW 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.
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 348 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 34 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 | 312 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 9.2% |
| 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 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 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) north-northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:35AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 5 mi NNW 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 08:35AM (Anchorage) |
M 5.8 | 5 mi NNW from Anchorage |
| Nov 30, 2018 08:36AM (Anchorage) |
M 4.9 | 4 mi N from Anchorage |
| Dec 31, 2018 06:03PM (Anchorage) |
M 5.0 | 6 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 1, 2018 07:52PM (Anchorage) |
M 4.5 | 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Anchorage on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 06:53 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 65km north of Anchorage at a depth of 40km 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, 348 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.
