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

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 Wasilla 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 Wasilla, AK Today

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

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

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

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Wasilla 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

M3.91 km WSW of Hope, Alaska

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

Nearest: M2.0 · 12 km N

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Wasilla

51 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 337 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Wasilla during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

4516

4217

5918

3219

1520

2321

4722

2023

2324

3125

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 305
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, Alaska38 km SW · November 30, 2018

6.1

73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska115 km NE · May 31, 2021

6.0

12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska69 km W · November 27, 2025

5.9

58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska263 km SW · December 21, 2021

5.8

7 km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska43 km SW · November 30, 2018

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.1	1 km SE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska	38 km SW	November 30, 2018
6.1	73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska	115 km NE	May 31, 2021
6.0	12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska	69 km W	November 27, 2025
5.9	58 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska	263 km SW	December 21, 2021
5.8	7 km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska	43 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.

PalmerApproximately 17 km away →AnchorageApproximately 47 km away →TalkeetnaApproximately 90 km away →KenaiApproximately 150 km away →SewardApproximately 164 km away →ValdezApproximately 172 km away →FairbanksApproximately 372 km away →KodiakApproximately 453 km away →

How This Wasilla 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.