How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Anchorage?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Anchorage include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Local seismic activity

Latest Earthquakes Near Anchorage, AK Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Anchorage, AK
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Check the latest USGS event, exact distance from Anchorage, 24-hour activity and the interactive 30-day map.

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Anchorage · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Anchorage today?

Yes — USGS lists 1 M2.0+ event within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.1 2h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M3.91 km WSW of Hope, Alaska

Latest: M2.1 · 2h ago · 3 km SSE of Big Lake, Alaska

Nearest: M2.9 · 4 km N

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Anchorage

65 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 351 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Anchorage during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

4516

4417

6118

3619

1520

2321

4922

2323

2324

3225

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 317
M5.0–5.9: 30
M6.0–6.9: 2
M7.0+: 2

Strongest events in this period

7.1

47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska259 km SW · January 24, 2016

7.1

1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska15 km N · November 30, 2018

6.1

73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska162 km NE · May 31, 2021

6.0

12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska60 km NW · November 27, 2025

5.9

58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska220 km SW · December 21, 2021

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.1	47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska	259 km SW	January 24, 2016
7.1	1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska	15 km N	November 30, 2018
6.1	73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska	162 km NE	May 31, 2021
6.0	12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska	60 km NW	November 27, 2025
5.9	58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska	220 km SW	December 21, 2021

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

WasillaApproximately 47 km away →PalmerApproximately 60 km away →KenaiApproximately 104 km away →TalkeetnaApproximately 123 km away →SewardApproximately 126 km away →ValdezApproximately 191 km away →KodiakApproximately 407 km away →FairbanksApproximately 417 km away →

How This Anchorage Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.