Alaska is by far the most seismically active US state, sitting on the Aleutian subduction zone where great M8-9 earthquakes occur. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Alaska - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Alaska, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Alaska
Show the full list of 112 recent earthquakes
- 3.3ALASKA PENINSULA8 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 20:31:53 · 6 km deep
- 2.7SOUTHERN ALASKA1 day ago · 24/09/2026, 14:33:53 · 33 km deep
- 3.8CENTRAL ALASKA2 days ago · 24/09/2026, 01:27:20 · 46 km deep
- 3.0CENTRAL ALASKA2 days ago · 24/09/2026, 00:05:25 · 5 km deep
- 3.4SOUTHERN ALASKA2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 16:38:10 · 72 km deep
- 3.1ALASKA PENINSULA2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 13:30:24 · 51 km deep
- 3.1GULF OF ALASKA2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 12:19:12 · 10 km deep
- 3.2SOUTHERN ALASKA2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 10:56:20 · 69 km deep
- 3.2SOUTHERN ALASKA2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 10:50:04 · 61 km deep
- 3.5ALASKA PENINSULA3 days ago · 22/09/2026, 20:50:54 · 35 km deep
- 3.6NORTHERN ALASKA3 days ago · 22/09/2026, 14:20:44 · 26 km deep
- 3.7KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA3 days ago · 22/09/2026, 08:48:00 · 60 km deep
- 3.1ALASKA PENINSULA4 days ago · 21/09/2026, 19:32:47 · 52 km deep
- 3.8SOUTH OF ALASKA4 days ago · 21/09/2026, 18:26:50 · 10 km deep
- 3.1KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA4 days ago · 21/09/2026, 09:38:37 · 46 km deep
- 2.6SOUTHERN ALASKA4 days ago · 21/09/2026, 05:08:12 · 91 km deep
- 2.7SOUTHERN ALASKA5 days ago · 21/09/2026, 02:29:56 · 79 km deep
- 4.7234 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska5 days ago · 20/09/2026, 21:06:22 · 19 km deep
- 3.6ALASKA PENINSULA5 days ago · 20/09/2026, 17:10:13 · 34 km deep
- 3.2SOUTHERN ALASKA5 days ago · 20/09/2026, 14:17:12 · 16 km deep
- 2.5SOUTHERN ALASKA5 days ago · 20/09/2026, 09:09:18 · 143 km deep
- 2.6SOUTHERN ALASKA6 days ago · 20/09/2026, 03:25:28 · 96 km deep
- 2.6SOUTHERN ALASKA6 days ago · 20/09/2026, 01:58:04 · 70 km deep
- 2.6ALASKA PENINSULA6 days ago · 20/09/2026, 01:12:30 · 3 km deep
- 2.6KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA1 week ago · 18/09/2026, 17:21:24 · 53 km deep
- 3.2NORTHERN ALASKA1 week ago · 18/09/2026, 10:34:35 · 4 km deep
- 3.0SOUTHERN ALASKA1 week ago · 18/09/2026, 05:24:46 · 132 km deep
- 2.9KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA1 week ago · 18/09/2026, 04:51:10 · 15 km deep
- 2.7KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 23:44:40 · 26 km deep
- 2.8SOUTHERN ALASKA1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 23:27:27 · 34 km deep
Did people in Alaska feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Alaska in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Alaska: in the news

Scientists find thousands of earthquakes in a perfectly straight line in Alaska, revealing a hidden 'microplate'
The discovery of a hidden microplate in Alaska helps understand earthquake and volcanic activity risks in the region.
News intelligence by PagePod, matched to recent seismic activity in this area. QuakeMate is not responsible for external content.
Earthquakes in Alaska: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Alaska today?
Yes - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.3 near ALASKA PENINSULA. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Alaska yesterday?
1 earthquake was recorded in or near Alaska in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Alaska this week (last 7 days)?
24 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Alaska in the last 30 days?
112 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 5.0.
Does Alaska get earthquakes?
Yes. 112 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Alaska in the last 30 days. Alaska is by far the most seismically active US state, sitting on the Aleutian subduction zone where great M8-9 earthquakes occur.
What was the most recent earthquake in Alaska?
The most recent earthquake in Alaska was a magnitude 3.3 event near ALASKA PENINSULA at a depth of 6 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Alaska recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Alaska was magnitude 5.0 near SOUTH OF ALASKA. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Alaska?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Alaska on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Alaska?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Alaska, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Alaska
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.