Latest earthquakes near Fairbanks, Alaska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fairbanks, Alaska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fairbanks? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fairbanks, it will show up within minutes.
Fairbanks Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Fairbanks, Alaska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fairbanks in 2021. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Fairbanks that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fairbanks in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fairbanks 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 | 91 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fairbanks
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fairbanks occurred on May 30, 2021 22:59 local time (America/Anchorage timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 166 miles (267 km) south of Fairbanks, at a depth of 27 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Fairbanks in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Nov 3, 2002 13:12, 92 miles (148 km) south of Fairbanks. It is the strongest earthquake near Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks.
Nearest earthquakes from Fairbanks
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks.
When was the last earthquake in Fairbanks, Alaska?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fairbanks on the night of May 20, 2025 at 05:29 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 264km southwest of Fairbanks at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fairbanks, Alaska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fairbanks, Alaska?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Fairbanks on the afternoon of November 3, 2002 at 13:12 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south of Fairbanks at a depth of 4km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fairbanks since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fairbanks, Alaska?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fairbanks. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
