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.
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.
Jan 19, 2024 12:34PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon near Fairbanks 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 | 314 | 89.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 9.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.85% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 evening of April 28, 2024 at 21:46 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 173km east of Anchorage at a depth of 17km 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.
