Earthquakes in Alaska
Recent Activity, Faults & Risk Assessment
Avg. Earthquakes/Year
200
Known Fault Lines
6
Cities Monitored
12
Insurance Available
Yes
Recent Earthquakes in Alaska
Auto-updates every 60sFault Lines in Alaska
Denali Fault
strike-slip — 660 km
Denali
Castle Mountain
Fairweather
Queen Charlotte-Fairweather
Totschunda
Transition
Cities at Risk in Alaska
Anchorage
Pop. 291,247
Fairbanks
Pop. 32,325
Juneau
Pop. 32,255
Wasilla
Pop. 10,529
Sitka
Pop. 8,569
Kenai
Pop. 7,424
Palmer
Pop. 7,309
Kodiak
Pop. 5,983
Unalaska
Pop. 4,758
Valdez
Pop. 3,985
Seward
Pop. 2,717
Talkeetna
Pop. 1,055
Earthquake Insurance in Alaska
High uptake due to extreme seismic activity; available through private insurers
Read the full Alaska earthquake insurance guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program