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

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 Kodiak 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 Kodiak, AK Today

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

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

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

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Kodiak today?

Yes — USGS lists 2 M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.4 6h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M3.834 km W of Aleneva, Alaska

Latest: M2.4 · 6h ago · 12 km ESE of Kodiak, Alaska

Nearest: M2.4 · 13 km SE

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Kodiak

19 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 588 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Kodiak during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

3116

3917

28218

5119

2620

2821

4322

3023

2524

3325

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 538
M5.0–5.9: 48
M6.0–6.9: 0
M7.0+: 2

Strongest events in this period

7.9

261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska280 km SE · January 23, 2018

7.1

47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska211 km N · January 24, 2016

5.9

58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska264 km N · December 21, 2021

5.8

61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska119 km N · May 27, 2019

5.7

155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska286 km SW · February 13, 2025

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.9	261 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska	280 km SE	January 23, 2018
7.1	47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska	211 km N	January 24, 2016
5.9	58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska	264 km N	December 21, 2021
5.8	61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska	119 km N	May 27, 2019
5.7	155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska	286 km SW	February 13, 2025

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.

SewardApproximately 308 km away →KenaiApproximately 314 km away →AnchorageApproximately 407 km away →WasillaApproximately 453 km away →PalmerApproximately 462 km away →ValdezApproximately 505 km away →TalkeetnaApproximately 520 km away →FairbanksApproximately 822 km away →

How This Kodiak 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.