Denali Fault
strike-slip — 660 km
The Denali Fault is a major intracontinental strike-slip fault curving through the Alaska Range near Denali (Mount McKinley). The 2002 earthquake produced one of the longest surface ruptures ever observed at 340 km, yet caused minimal casualties due to Alaska's sparse population.
Type
strike slip
Length
660 km
Countries
1
Linked Cities
2
Last Major Earthquake
M7.9 — Central Alaska (2002-11-03)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.