Latest earthquakes near Fairbanks, Alaska today

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List of latest earthquakes near Fairbanks.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 10, 2024 02:44AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 85 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 9, 2024 11:28PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.1 158 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 9, 2024 04:27AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.1 137 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 8, 2024 08:25PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.2 165 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 7, 2024 05:42PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.1 136 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 7, 2024 07:49AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 161 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 7, 2024 01:48AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 150 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 6, 2024 05:07AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.1 134 mi SE
from Fairbanks
Dec 6, 2024 12:55AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.2 144 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 11:44PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.2 90 mi S
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 12:29PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.2 130 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 12:14PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.9 133 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 10:12AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.6 156 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 10:09AM
(Anchorage)
M 3.0 81 mi S
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 06:51AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 171 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 5, 2024 06:34AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 139 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 4, 2024 03:28PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.2 65 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Dec 4, 2024 04:16AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.5 149 mi NNE
from Fairbanks
Dec 3, 2024 04:31AM
(Anchorage)
M 3.1 160 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 2, 2024 05:11PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 158 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 2, 2024 02:15PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.1 134 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 2, 2024 01:02AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.0 153 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Dec 1, 2024 12:31AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.3 153 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Nov 29, 2024 05:45PM
(Anchorage)
M 2.2 66 mi E
from Fairbanks
Nov 29, 2024 10:31AM
(Anchorage)
M 2.3 136 mi SW
from Fairbanks

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Recent Fairbanks Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fairbanks. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fairbanks and elsewhere.

Fairbanks Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Dec 10, 2024 02:44

Average

A total of 105 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 2014. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Fairbanks that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Fairbanks with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Fairbanks (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 94 89.52%
Mag. 5 10 9.52%
Mag. 6 1 0.95%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Fairbanks

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On May 30, 2021 22:59.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Nov 3, 2002 13:12.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Fairbanks.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 30, 2021 10:59PM
(Anchorage)
M 6.1 166 mi S
from Fairbanks
Apr 8, 2021 09:10AM
(Anchorage)
M 5.5 116 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Jan 19, 2024 12:34PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.3 33 mi SE
from Fairbanks
May 14, 2016 09:51PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.3 156 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Jan 31, 2017 12:38AM
(Anchorage)
M 5.2 156 mi SW
from Fairbanks
Feb 5, 2022 10:22PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.2 147 mi S
from Fairbanks
Jan 5, 2019 06:45PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.1 167 mi WNW
from Fairbanks
Oct 27, 2018 08:57AM
(Anchorage)
M 5.1 116 mi WNW
from Fairbanks
Nov 30, 2023 08:50PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.1 154 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Jul 9, 2018 05:08PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.0 156 mi SW
from Fairbanks

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Fairbanks.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 17, 2022 01:34PM
(Anchorage)
M 4.0 27 mi SSE
from Fairbanks
Dec 7, 2022 07:21AM
(Anchorage)
M 4.4 29 mi SSW
from Fairbanks
Jan 19, 2024 12:34PM
(Anchorage)
M 5.3 33 mi SE
from Fairbanks
Nov 5, 2021 02:12PM
(Anchorage)
M 4.1 34 mi SSE
from Fairbanks
Jan 28, 2024 07:56AM
(Anchorage)
M 4.1 34 mi SE
from Fairbanks
Jul 22, 2021 08:20PM
(Anchorage)
M 4.8 39 mi SE
from Fairbanks
Sep 13, 2021 09:56PM
(Anchorage)
M 4.9 40 mi SE
from Fairbanks
Apr 11, 2019 02:42AM
(Anchorage)
M 4.5 44 mi W
from Fairbanks
Sep 18, 2022 05:15PM
(Anchorage)
M 4.5 45 mi W
from Fairbanks
Sep 25, 2024 11:25PM
(Anchorage)
M 4.4 55 mi SSW
from Fairbanks

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fairbanks.

When was the last earthquake in Fairbanks, Alaska?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Fairbanks on the night of December 10, 2024 at 02:44 local time (America/Anchorage). The center of this earthquake was located 136km south-southwest of Fairbanks at a depth of 28km 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, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fairbanks. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.