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

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 Kenai 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 Kenai, AK Today

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

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Kenai · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Kenai today?

Yes — USGS lists 3 M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.6 1h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M3.925 km NW of Anchor Point, Alaska

Latest: M2.6 · 1h ago · 41 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska

Nearest: M2.5 · 21 km NW

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Kenai

61 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 357 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Kenai during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

4516

4517

6118

3619

1520

2321

4722

2423

2724

3425

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 321
M5.0–5.9: 32
M6.0–6.9: 2
M7.0+: 2

Strongest events in this period

7.1

47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska155 km SW · January 24, 2016

7.1

1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska113 km NE · November 30, 2018

6.1

73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska264 km NE · May 31, 2021

6.0

12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska116 km N · November 27, 2025

5.9

58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska121 km W · December 21, 2021

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.1	47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska	155 km SW	January 24, 2016
7.1	1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska	113 km NE	November 30, 2018
6.1	73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska	264 km NE	May 31, 2021
6.0	12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska	116 km N	November 27, 2025
5.9	58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska	121 km W	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.

AnchorageApproximately 104 km away →SewardApproximately 112 km away →WasillaApproximately 150 km away →PalmerApproximately 164 km away →TalkeetnaApproximately 206 km away →ValdezApproximately 274 km away →KodiakApproximately 314 km away →FairbanksApproximately 509 km away →

How This Kenai 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.