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Earthquakes · Anchorage, Alaska
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Latest earthquakes near Anchorage, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 8 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more near Anchorage; the largest was M3.4, 19 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska, at 8:13 a.m. AKST. In the last 7 days there were 8 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 8:18 a.m. AKST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M3.6, 18 km E of Susitna North, Alaska, Oct 27, 9:16 a.m. AKDT.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M6.0, 12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska, Nov 27.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 auto | 19 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.9 auto | 29 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska | 74 km (46 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 29 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.6 auto | 12 km S of Skwentna, Alaska | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.1 auto | 20 km SE of Chickaloon, Alaska | 19 km (12 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.6 auto | 22 km S of Skwentna, Alaska | 75 km (46 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.3 auto | 30 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska | 89 km (55 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.7 auto | 16 km NNW of Point Possession, Alaska | 58 km (36 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 auto | 21 km E of Susitna North, Alaska | 51 km (32 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 12 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska | 84 km (52 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 10 km ESE of Nikiski, Alaska | 61 km (38 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 3 km NNE of Salamatof, Alaska | 71 km (44 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 38 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska | 93 km (58 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 28 km SW of Susitna, Alaska | 72 km (45 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 13 km SSW of Susitna, Alaska | 57 km (36 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 auto | 21 km E of Susitna North, Alaska | 51 km (32 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 12 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska | 84 km (52 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 auto | 10 km ESE of Nikiski, Alaska | 61 km (38 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska | 0 km (0 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 3 km NNE of Salamatof, Alaska | 71 km (44 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 auto | 38 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska | 93 km (58 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 28 km SW of Susitna, Alaska | 72 km (45 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 13 km SSW of Susitna, Alaska | 57 km (36 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 27 km NNW of Cooper Landing, Alaska | 33 km (21 mi) | 10 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 16 km SW of Susitna, Alaska | 71 km (44 mi) | 3 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 35 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska | 20 km (12 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 auto | 38 km NW of Beluga, Alaska | 82 km (51 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 auto | 2 km N of Tyonek, Alaska | 71 km (44 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 6 km NW of Big Lake, Alaska | 15 km (9 mi) | 3 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska | 69 km (43 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 22 km S of Funny River, Alaska | 65 km (40 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 23 km S of Funny River, Alaska | 64 km (40 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 8 km W of Tyonek, Alaska | 83 km (52 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 30 km SSE of Skwentna, Alaska | 83 km (52 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 7 km N of Point Possession, Alaska | 60 km (38 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 29 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska | 71 km (44 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 9 km N of Susitna, Alaska | 52 km (32 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 12 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska | 79 km (49 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 26 km SE of Susitna North, Alaska | 2 km (1 mi) | 2 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 7 km ENE of Ridgeway, Alaska | 52 km (32 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 | 29 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska | 87 km (54 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 10 km W of Hope, Alaska | 31 km (20 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 24 km E of Point Possession, Alaska | 44 km (27 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 46 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska | 105 km (65 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 40 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska | 19 km (12 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 25 km ESE of Kasilof, Alaska | 69 km (43 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 27 km E of Point Possession, Alaska | 43 km (27 mi) | 98 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.6 | 18 km E of Susitna North, Alaska | 28 km (18 mi) | 17 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 14 km SW of Tyonek, Alaska | 73 km (46 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 14 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska | 76 km (47 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 21 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska | 85 km (53 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska | 76 km (47 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 24 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska | 69 km (43 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 22 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska | 50 km (31 mi) | 1 | 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
368 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more near Anchorage in the last 12 months. The largest was M6.0, 12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska, on Nov 27. The busiest week began Nov 2, with 20 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes near Anchorage
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue, within 75 miles.
Why does Anchorage get earthquakes?
Anchorage sits above the subduction zone where the Pacific Plate sinks beneath Alaska, and the sinking plate lies about 40 to 60 km beneath the city. Many of the quakes felt in Anchorage come from inside that plate. The M7.1 earthquake of 30 November 2018, just north of the city and 47 km deep, cracked roads, damaged homes and schools and was followed by thousands of aftershocks.
In 1964 the Great Alaska Earthquake, magnitude 9.2, set off landslides that destroyed homes in the Turnagain Heights neighbourhood and parts of downtown. Small quakes under Cook Inlet and the Matanuska-Susitna valleys are recorded every day, and some are felt in the city.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Alaska Earthquake Center.
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 (8:18 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.
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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 its epicentre is within 75 miles (120 km) of Anchorage, whichever state it is in.
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.