Latest earthquakes near Juneau, Alaska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Juneau, Alaska, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Juneau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Juneau, it will show up within minutes.
Juneau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Juneau, Alaska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Juneau in 2017. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Juneau that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Juneau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Juneau 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 | 36 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 20.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Juneau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Juneau occurred on May 1, 2017 06:18 local time (America/Juneau timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 133 miles (214 km) north-west of Juneau, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Juneau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1958 22:15, 83 miles (134 km) north-west of Juneau. It is the strongest earthquake near Juneau 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 Juneau, 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 Juneau.
Nearest earthquakes from Juneau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Juneau, 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 Juneau.
When was the last earthquake in Juneau, Alaska?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Juneau on the evening of May 15, 2025 at 19:58 local time (America/Juneeau). The center of this earthquake was located 192km west-northwest of Juneeau at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Juneau, Alaska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Juneau, Alaska?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Juneau on the evening of July 9, 1958 at 22:15 local time (America/Juneeau). The center of this earthquake was located 134km west of Juneeau at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Alaska. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Juneau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Juneau, Alaska?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Juneau. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
