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

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 Palmer 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 Palmer, AK Today

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

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

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

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Palmer today?

Yes — USGS lists 1 M2.0+ event within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.3 15h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M4.041 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska

Latest: M2.3 · 15h ago · 23 km W of Hope, Alaska

Nearest: M2.0 · 23 km W

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Palmer

51 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 309 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Palmer during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

3416

3817

5818

3119

1320

2021

4622

1823

2224

2925

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 277
M5.0–5.9: 29
M6.0–6.9: 2
M7.0+: 1

Strongest events in this period

7.1

1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska53 km SW · November 30, 2018

6.1

73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska105 km NE · May 31, 2021

6.0

12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska87 km W · November 27, 2025

5.9

58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska279 km SW · December 21, 2021

5.8

7 km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska57 km SW · November 30, 2018

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.1	1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska	53 km SW	November 30, 2018
6.1	73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska	105 km NE	May 31, 2021
6.0	12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska	87 km W	November 27, 2025
5.9	58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska	279 km SW	December 21, 2021
5.8	7 km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska	57 km SW	November 30, 2018

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 17 km away →AnchorageApproximately 60 km away →TalkeetnaApproximately 96 km away →ValdezApproximately 156 km away →KenaiApproximately 164 km away →SewardApproximately 167 km away →FairbanksApproximately 367 km away →KodiakApproximately 462 km away →

How This Palmer 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.