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Was that an earthquake in Alaska?
Latest earthquakes in Alaska, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 55 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more in Alaska; the largest was M4.2, Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, at 6:02 p.m. AKST. In the last 7 days there were 80 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 6:10 a.m. AKST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M5.1, 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska, Oct 20, 2:40 a.m. AKDT.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M7.0, 2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake, Dec 6.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.9 auto | 29 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska | 74 km (46 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.0 auto | 83 km NW of Karluk, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.0 auto | 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.3 auto | 83 km NW of Karluk, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 60 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska | 68 km (42 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.0 auto | 50 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska | 13 km (8 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.4 auto | 56 km W of Tyonek, Alaska | 20 km (12 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 72 km NNW of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 131 km E of Chignik, Alaska | 47 km (29 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.1 auto | 21 km ENE of Four Mile Road, Alaska | 18 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.9 auto | 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska | 112 km (69 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 19 km S of Glacier View, Alaska | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.1 auto | 4 km SSE of Salcha, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.4 auto | 90 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.7 auto | 9 km WSW of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 29 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.7 auto | 95 km E of McCarthy, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 56 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska | 104 km (65 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 56 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska | 21 km (13 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.6 auto | 12 km S of Skwentna, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 47 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska | 101 km (63 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.1 auto | 20 km SE of Chickaloon, Alaska | 19 km (12 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.4 auto | 84 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska | 12 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 64 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska | 79 km (49 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.1 auto | 57 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska | 108 km (67 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska | 115 km (71 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.9 | 11 km E of Chenega, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | 21 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.0 auto | 90 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.4 auto | 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.1 auto | 83 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska | 7 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 auto | 60 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska | 68 km (42 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 72 km NNW of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 131 km E of Chignik, Alaska | 47 km (29 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 56 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska | 104 km (65 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 64 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska | 79 km (49 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska | 115 km (71 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.9 | 11 km E of Chenega, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | 21 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.2 | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska | 17 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 35 km E of Chenega, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.9 | 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 37 km SW of Chenega, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 auto | 23 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska | 18 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 auto | 188 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska | 131 km (81 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 12 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska | 84 km (52 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.1 | 98 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska | 28 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 108 km E of Chignik, Alaska | 15 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 auto | 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | 17 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 64 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska | 20 km (12 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 auto | 53 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska | 92 km (57 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 63 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska | 35 km (22 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 131 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 10 km ESE of Nikiski, Alaska | 61 km (38 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 88 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 54 km N of Kobuk, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 67 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska | 148 km (92 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 auto | 36 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska | 55 km (34 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.4 | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska | 35 km (22 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 24 km ESE of Kasilof, Alaska | 68 km (42 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 119 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 auto | 60 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska | 68 km (42 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 72 km NNW of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 131 km E of Chignik, Alaska | 47 km (29 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 56 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska | 104 km (65 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 64 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska | 79 km (49 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska | 115 km (71 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.9 | 11 km E of Chenega, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | 21 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.2 | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska | 17 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 35 km E of Chenega, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.9 | 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 37 km SW of Chenega, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 auto | 23 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska | 18 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 auto | 188 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska | 131 km (81 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 12 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska | 84 km (52 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.1 | 98 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska | 28 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 108 km E of Chignik, Alaska | 15 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 auto | 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | 17 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 64 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska | 20 km (12 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 auto | 53 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska | 92 km (57 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 63 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska | 35 km (22 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 131 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 10 km ESE of Nikiski, Alaska | 61 km (38 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 88 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 54 km N of Kobuk, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 67 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska | 148 km (92 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 auto | 36 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska | 55 km (34 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.4 | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska | 35 km (22 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 24 km ESE of Kasilof, Alaska | 68 km (42 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 auto | 119 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 60 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska | 103 km (64 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 auto | 95 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.7 | 104 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | 4 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.1 | 123 km SE of Adak, Alaska | 16 km (10 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 51 km W of Akhiok, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 auto | 11 km SSE of Kasilof, Alaska | 61 km (38 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.4 | 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska | 37 km (23 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.9 | 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska | 37 km (23 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
9,062 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in Alaska in the last 12 months. The largest was M7.0, 2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake, on Dec 6. The busiest week began Dec 6, with 829 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes in Alaska
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue.
Why does Alaska get earthquakes?
Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state in the country and one of the most active places on Earth. Along the Aleutian Trench the Pacific Plate dives northward beneath the North American Plate, producing quakes along the Aleutian Islands, the Alaska Peninsula and the south coast, and deep ones beneath Cook Inlet. Inland, faults such as the Denali Fault slip sideways.
The magnitude 9.2 Great Alaska Earthquake of 27 March 1964, centred in Prince William Sound, is the largest ever recorded in North America; its tsunami killed people as far away as California. More recently, the M7.1 of 30 November 2018 damaged roads and buildings around Anchorage, and the M8.2 off Chignik in July 2021 was the largest in the United States in more than 50 years.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Alaska Earthquake Center · USGS: the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
Tsunami status
No tsunami warning, advisory or watch was in effect at our last check of the National Tsunami Warning Center and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (6:10 a.m. AKST).
Official messages: tsunami.gov. If you are on the coast and feel a strong or long quake, move to high ground without waiting for a message.
Nearby
Other hazards in Alaska
How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when the USGS names Alaska as its place, offshore quakes included.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (America/Anchorage).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.